How Microsoft, partners are tackling ‘huge, huge task’ of making security software safer

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-11T08:42:20+00:00

Microsoft's "Windows Resiliency Initiative" aims to enhance cybersecurity by moving third-party software from the kernel to user mode, following a 2024 outage. This complex project involves collaboration and API redesign to improve system stability and security.

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2026-03-11 08:42:20

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Microsoft and its partners are undertaking the “Windows Resiliency Initiative” to redesign how cybersecurity software operates within Windows, aiming for greater resilience after a 2024 CrowdStrike outage caused widespread disruptions. This ambitious project seeks to move third-party security applications out of the kernel, where defects can cause system-wide failures, into user mode. The transition, involving extensive collaboration with security vendors and a revamp of Windows APIs, is a complex, long-term endeavor that will require balancing security efficacy, speed, and system stability.

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