Microsoft Events hosts an Ignite 2025 breakout session featuring Kristian Andaker, Tom Bouathong, and Aaron Farmer to discuss the evolution of Windows resilience, new security partnerships, and the latest Windows recovery tools.

Resilient by Design: New Windows Recovery Tools and Security Integrations

Overview

This Microsoft Ignite 2025 session, hosted by Kristian Andaker, Tom Bouathong, and Aaron Farmer, offers an in-depth look at how Windows has advanced resilience and security capabilities. The presentation outlines joint efforts with security partners, the development of tools that operate beyond the Windows kernel, and the introduction of new recovery and restoration features for enterprise environments.

Chapters and Key Topics

• Introduction and Overview
  An introduction to the session’s objectives: bolstering Windows resilience and enhancing recovery after unexpected incidents.

• Reducing Kernel Dependency & Strengthening Driver Ecosystem
  Exploration of strategies to lower reliance on the Windows kernel, thereby improving overall system stability and security. Includes insights into the modernization of the driver ecosystem.

• Trend Micro: Modernization & Engineering Challenges
  Discussion with Trend Micro on shaping security tools that operate outside the kernel, helping protect against sophisticated threats without performing intrusive operations within core Windows components.

• Driver Resiliency Beyond AV Drivers
  Analysis of improvements made to Windows drivers to reduce complexity and elevate driver reliability for all types, not only for antivirus solutions.

• Enhancing WinRE Connectivity
  Updates to Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), especially improving connectivity and automated Wi-Fi connections to facilitate remote troubleshooting and recovery.

• Intune-driven Secure Remote Recovery & Management
  Demonstrates how Microsoft Intune can now be used to securely drive remote system recovery and management actions, especially vital for hybrid or remote enterprise setups.

• Device Rollback and Recovery Topics
  Walkthrough of new device rollback features to quickly restore operational states following incidents.

• Recap: Four New Recovery and Management Capabilities
  Quick summary of the four key new features designed to strengthen Windows recovery and management for organizations.

• Final Recommendations
  Practical next steps for IT teams and security practitioners in prevention and recovery planning. Includes links to further Ignite sessions and online resources.

Additional Resources

• Microsoft Ignite Sessions
• BRK345 Session
• WinRE Documentation

Speakers

• Kristian Andaker
• Tom Bouathong
• Aaron Farmer

Related Sessions

• THR787
• BRK1700

Summary

This session is valuable for IT administrators, security engineers, and enterprise architects seeking to understand and leverage Windows' latest recovery and resilience advancements, including integration with remote management solutions like Intune and cooperation with key security vendors.