When a platform that attaches to your operating system as proposed by Adobe, there are two ways to address potential problems could arise. One is to demonize the platform, as Apple seems to be doing and the other is seeking a joint solution, which is the path taken because Microsoft could distribute updates to Adobe.
It would improve the security of the system to assist in security solutions for Adobe’s platform. Microsoft has confirmed that both entities are working together to improve this aspect, but there is no timetable set yet, it seems that there is much work to do but it seems they want to launch before year end.
Since Adobe have in mind that many business customers disable Adobe’s own updates and set their own tools for updating, which is an obstacle when it comes to keeping systems up to date. However, consider that through the integrated update management features of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) or System Center Essentials for Windows will have a better reception.
He certainly is a good move by Adobe that has been one of the companies hardest hit in 2009 in terms of exploited vulnerabilities in their programs. The first step you should address would be a faster response to published vulnerabilities being exploited. It is not acceptable by more than a month in solving problems of this type.
On the part of Microsoft’s also a very logical move. Now that seems to have achieved a great operating system, with a good level of security and it works very well, it seems inappropriate that a failure of Adobe affects computers that run your system. At the end of the most distinguished users will not know if the fault came from the PDF reader, what they know is that his new computer with Windows 7 has a problem. Now only remains for both companies to achieve coordinated effectively to make their systems more secure.
Source: Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine
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