Credit: Mike Blake/Reuters Microsoft, the world’s leading producer of software, is not attempting to block rivals in the computer security space from access to the core, or “kernel,” of its upcoming Windows Vista operating system (OS) to make it difficult for them to tailor their products to the OS, Russian computer security firm Kaspersky Lab said Friday, Reuters reports via WashingtonPost.com.The statement was made by Natalya Kaspersky, chief executive and cofounder of Kaspersky Lab in reference to charges last week from McAfee, another antivirus provider, that Microsoft was attempting to create a monopoly for its security offering by blocking others from the core of the Vista OS, according to Reuters. Symantec, also a computer security vendor, had previously expressed concern over security features within Vista as well.Kaspersky told Reuters, “From what we have seen of Vista, we cannot tell that Microsoft is blocking access to the core.”The Redmond, Wash.-based firm responded to McAfee’s accusation by saying that it has in the past and will continue to work hand in hand on Vista with computer security vendors. Kaspersky echoed that sentiment by saying that Microsoft did indeed hold its annual get-together with computer security vendors over the summer, and she didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary, according to Reuters. Microsoft introduced its first computer security offering in June, dubbed Windows Live OneCare.Windows Vista is slated for release to businesses and manufactures in November, and the consumer release is expected in January. Related content brandpost Survey: Marketers embrace AI at expense of metaverse investments Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) has quickly rocked the world of marketing. Sitecore polled B2B marketers on their perceptions of GAI. Here’s what they said. By Dave O’Flanagan, Sitecore Jun 01, 2023 4 mins Artificial Intelligence news Zendesk to lay off another 8% of its staff, cites macroeconomic issues The new tranche of layoffs comes just six months after the company let go of 300 staffers and hired a new CEO in order to navigate its operations through macroeconomic distress. By Anirban Ghoshal Jun 01, 2023 3 mins CRM Systems IT Jobs feature 5 CxOs on leading change To be the agents of change that businesses require today, IT leaders must embrace a flexible mindset, prep their orgs for change, and recognize that intention and purpose are vital to empowering transformation. By Dan Roberts Jun 01, 2023 13 mins Digital Transformation Change Management IT Leadership feature Top 8 data engineer and data architect certifications Data engineers and data architects are in high demand. Here are the certifications that will give your career an edge. By Thor Olavsrud Jun 01, 2023 9 mins Certifications Big Data Data Mining Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe