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Explore the latest advancements in Windows 10 security mitigation techniques in this 51-minute Black Hat conference talk by Matt Miller and David Weston. Discover Microsoft's data-driven approach to software security, including proactive monitoring and analysis of in-the-wild exploits. Learn about the company's unique offensive security research methodology, which extends traditional "red team" operations into software security. Gain insights into how these strategies have led to significant improvements in Windows 10 and the upcoming Windows 10 anniversary edition, breaking widely used exploitation techniques and virtually eliminating entire classes of vulnerabilities. Understand the concrete metrics and evaluation methods used to assess mitigation effectiveness and identify protection gaps. This presentation serves as a follow-up to the "Exploit Mitigation Improvements in Windows 8" talk from Black Hat USA 2012, offering a comprehensive look at Microsoft's ongoing efforts to enhance platform security and stay ahead of potential threats.