Microsoft employs several strategies to protect against zero-day attacks. These include:
1. Timely Patching: Releasing security updates and patches to address vulnerabilities as soon as they are discovered.
2. Exploit Mitigations: Incorporating features like DEP (Data Execution Prevention) and ASLR (Address Space Layout Randomization) to make exploitation harder.
3. Bug Bounty Programs: Encouraging researchers to report vulnerabilities for rewards, enabling faster detection and mitigation.