Microsoft will host a security conference after the CrowdStrike shutdown

Microsoft is set to host the Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit on September 10, following a significant computer shutdown in July caused by a CrowdStrike update. The conference will gather cybersecurity leaders to discuss industry lessons learned, focusing on safer programming practices, the role of user mode applications over kernel mode, and the implementation of eBPF technology to prevent future outages. This event aims to enhance security measures and reduce the risks highlighted by the recent incident that affected millions of devices globally. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: Engadget