Summary:
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Incident Response: Following a disruptive incident affecting millions of Windows PCs, Microsoft advocates for “end-to-end resilience,” signaling a shift in how it handles third-party kernel access.
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Security Innovations: John Cable, Microsoft’s VP of program management, highlights existing security measures like VBS enclaves and Azure Attestation service, hinting at future enhancements that could limit kernel access while maintaining robust security.
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Regulatory Background: The initiative comes after disclosures about a 2009 European Commission agreement that had restricted Microsoft from limiting third-party access to core Windows functions, affecting security dynamics.
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