This event has sparked intense discussions around the risks and benefits of endpoint security products having kernel access.
Kernel access allows security solutions to detect deep-rooted threats such as bootkits and rootkits, while also enhancing performance and tamper resistance.
However, software malfunctions at the kernel level can lead to severe system impacts. Despite this, a Microsoft executive, who wished to remain anonymous, told CNBC that eliminating kernel access in Windows would address only a small fraction of potential security issues.
