Microsoft will host the Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit on September 10, 2024, to discuss improvements in Windows security with partners like CrowdStrike following a recent incident that affected 8.5 million devices. The summit aims to address kernel access issues, enhance resiliency, and establish best practices for safe deployment. Microsoft seeks collaboration with security vendors and government representatives to ensure transparency and develop effective security measures while balancing the interests of third-party developers and its own security products.
Why do we care?
While we should just the output of the Summit more than the existance of it, it’s clear that Microsoft is leaning into their security first approach. The summit underscores the importance of transparency and collaboration between vendors, customers, and government entities. Businesses should advocate for similar transparency in their interactions with vendors, ensuring that security issues are promptly addressed and communicated.