10 Reasons Why Reliable Windows 7 Security Is Crucial to Users - Fighting for the Security High Ground (
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But after the downgrade-rights fiasco allowed users
to get Windows XP bundled in computers rather than Windows Vista, those vendors
regained some power. An insecure Windows 7 will ensure that Microsoft will
fully relinquish its grip in that space.
5. Criticism, anyone?
As soon as the news broke that Windows 7 was insecure, you can bet
that
Apple would jump on it. The company's "I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" ads have
been so successful because they highlight Windows' security problems
when it comes to malware and viruses. An insecure Windows 7 will only
maximize Apple's intent on making
Microsoft look bad. Say what you will about Mac OS X, but Apple will be
licking
its chops if Windows 7 is insecure and
open to security attacks.
6. It loses the security high ground
Microsoft
has done a relatively good job over the past couple years at
rebuilding its standing in the security community. For too long, the
company had what looked like a lackadaisical attitude towards security. But in
recent years, the rhetoric has ramped up and Microsoft has made it clear that
it wants to make Windows far more secure and
better at data protection and ensuring network security. An insecure Windows 7 will fly in the face of that. And the security
community will take notice.
7. Hackers will take notice
As soon as malicious hackers realized that Windows 7 was insecure, they
would immediately jump at the chance to prey on users,while spreading malware. The
issues would only escalate, causing Microsoft and Windows 7 to look even worse.
8. Comparisons will be drawn
As Microsoft gets ready to release Windows 7, the company wants everyone to
forget about its past mistakes.
It doesn't want users to think of Windows Vista when they
load Windows 7. They want them to remember the good old days of PC
computing. If Windows 7 is insecure, comparisons between Windows Vista, Windows
ME, or Windows 2000 will be immediately drawn. And it will only spell trouble
for Microsoft.
9. Confidence will be lost
With not one, but two operating systems not living up to customer
expectations, Microsoft would put itself in a bad position. Windows 8 would
cause users to be suspect of the operating system's ability to satisfy their
needs security needs and protecting their corporate
networks. And Microsoft would need to find a way (probably
through cash) to get customers' minds off of Windows Vista and Windows 7 and on
to the future. With two missteps, that might be difficult.
10. It gives Chrome an opening
Microsoft has been forced to take on Google in practically every place it
competes. From word processing to search, the company has battled it out with
Google. If Windows 7 is a security failure, you can bet that Google will take
advantage by promoting its new Chrome OS and its security features. The company will jump at the chance
to call it an alternative to Windows. And in the end, it could give Google the
opening it needs to capitalize on the OS market.
Security is a major issue for Microsoft Windows. The company doesn't have an
opportunity to slack on it.
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