Microsoft Responds to CrowdStrike Meltdown: Enhanced Windows Security, Goodbye Blue Screen?

Last summer's CrowdStrike meltdown caused widespread network outages and billions of dollars in damage. To prevent similar incidents, Microsoft convened a security summit and launched the Windows Resiliency Initiative. A core change involves moving third-party security drivers out of the kernel to user space, reducing the risk of system crashes. A preview of this new Windows security platform is coming soon. While companies like Bitdefender and CrowdStrike support the initiative, others like Sophos express concerns about losing kernel access. Additionally, Windows 11 24H2 will improve crash reporting, simplify the Blue Screen of Death, and introduce Quick Machine Recovery for faster system restoration.