Surprise, Microsoft Listed as Most Secure OS

Internetnews.com reports that a Symantec research report listed Microsoft's as most secure OS.

Symantec, no friend of Microsoft, said in its latest research report that when it comes to widely-used operating systems, Microsoft is doing better overall than its leading commercial competitors.

The report found that Microsoft Windows had the fewest number of patches and the shortest average patch development time of the five operating systems it monitored in the last six months of 2006.

I know Microsoft's software security guys are working diligently to try to squash these critters. It is reassuring to see their effort recognized. There is still a long way ahead as the bad guys keep looking for holes every day. Just gotta keep going.

(Via Michael Howard)