Microsoft is creating new capabilities that will let security vendors operate outside of the root of Windows operating systems. Why it matters: The changes should help safeguard against a repeat of the global CrowdStrike outage in July — which bricked roughly 8.

(Reuters) - Microsoft will hold a summit on Tuesday to discuss steps to improve cybersecurity systems, after a faulty software update from CrowdStrike caused a global IT outage in July.

Microsoft is working on new security features for Windows to prevent issues like the CrowdStrike update crash. The company plans to shift security sof

Microsoft will hold a summit on Tuesday to discuss steps to improve cybersecurity systems, after a faulty software update from CrowdStrike caused a global IT outage in July. The conference marks the first significant step by Microsoft to address the issues that affected nearly 8.

Microsoft has hosted the cybersecurity summit after a major global IT outage.The IT giant held a a conference on Tuesday to enhance cybersecurity measures in the wake of a July worldwide IT outage triggered by a CrowdStrike software upgrade

Microsoft Corp. said it’s building an alternative for cybersecurity companies that now utilize the deepest layer of its operating system after a flawed update from CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. triggered a global IT meltdown.

Microsoft is taking steps to increase the security and resilience of the Windows operating system. This follows a major incident involving CrowdStrike software in July that disrupted millions of PCs and servers.

Microsoft collaborates with security firms to prevent future CrowdStrike-like incidents, focusing on mutual customer protection. Discussion topics include performance needs, anti-tampering protection,