After the disastrous incident with CrowdStrike, Microsoft has decided to follow Apple’s example in making the security of Windows more similar to macOS.
Following the many problems caused by CrowdStrike, which exposed serious vulnerabilities for many companies, Microsoft has decided to take drastic measures. John Cable, Vice President of Windows Servicing and Delivery, wrote on blog IT by Microsoft, emphasizing the importance of innovating and improving end-to-end management of the operating system.
One of the main innovations mentioned is the introduction of “VBS enclaves” (Virtualization-Based Security), which provide an isolated computing environment without the need for kernel-mode drivers to be tamper-resistant. Additionally, the Microsoft Azure Attestation Service will help determine the security of the boot path, using modern Zero Trust approaches to encourage development practices that do not rely on kernel access.
For those who don’t know, John Cable is responsible for securing and keeping more than a billion Windows devices productive. While he’s not CEO Satya Nadella, his role is crucial to ensuring incidents like CrowdStrike don’t happen again.
The rigorous security of macOSwhich severely limits third-party access to the kernel, prevented Mac devices from being affected by the CrowdStrike incident. This approach prompted Microsoft to reconsider its security policies.
We have been closely following the evolution of cybersecurity for years, and Microsoft’s decision to adopt a strategy similar to Apple’s is a move that, if implemented correctly, could significantly increase the security of Windows devices. However, this change will take time and close collaboration with Microsoft’s partners.
In fact, macOS has once again confirmed itself as a much more secure operating system than Windows.
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Source: www.iphoneitalia.com
