Microsoft working on OS update to prevent another IT outage
Existing low-level access for security solutions will undergo a rework
CrowdStrike says it isn't to blame for Delta's flight cancellations after July outage
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the company plans to seek compensation from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
Windows Security best practices for integrating and managing security tools
In this blog post, we examine the recent CrowdStrike outage and provide a technical overview of the root cause. We also explain why security products use kernel-mode drivers today and the safety measures Windows provides for third-party solutions. In addition, we share how customers and security vendors can better leverage the integrated security capabilities of Windows for increased security and reliability. Lastly, we provide a look into how Windows will enhance extensibility for future security products.
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Microsoft calls for Windows changes and resilience after CrowdStrike outage
Microsoft has started responding with changes it wants to see in the wake of the CrowdStrike botched update. It looks like Windows kernel access is on the agenda.
Helping our customers through the CrowdStrike outage
On July 18, CrowdStrike, an independent cybersecurity company, released a software update that began impacting IT systems globally. Although this was not a Microsoft incident, given it impacts our ecosystem, we want to provide an update on the steps we’ve taken with CrowdStrike and others to remediate and support our customers.