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<div class="relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8">A recent outage caused by CrowdStrike was one of the most significant IT failures ever. A faulty update in CrowdStrike’s Falcon software led to the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on about 8.5 million Windows PCs, disrupting critical services such as airlines, hospitals, and government agencies.</div>
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<p>In response, Microsoft is exploring ways to shift endpoint security systems outside the Windows kernel to prevent similar issues. At a recent security summit, Microsoft announced its collaboration with partners like CrowdStrike, Broadcom, Trend Micro, and Sophos to create a new platform that ensures security without the requirement for kernel-level access. This move should enhance system stability while addressing concerns that such a change could lead to a monopoly in the cybersecurity space, sparking discussions around regulatory measures.</p>
<p>The Windows kernel, the operating system&#8217;s core with full access to system memory and hardware, played a key role in the CrowdStrike incident. When the faulty update was deployed, it caused massive system crashes.</p>
<p>Microsoft noted that many customers and partners are requesting security solutions that operate outside of kernel mode. They are also considering restricting third-party access to the Windows kernel as part of their efforts to prevent future outages.</p>
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