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End-of-Life (EOL) Software

Software that its vendor no longer supports with security updates. Vulnerabilities discovered after the end-of-life date are never patched, so running EOL software is a permanent and growing exposure.

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Why End-of-Life Software Is a Standing Breach Risk

Unsupported software does not fail on its retirement date. It keeps running, keeps holding data, and quietly becomes the easiest way into your network. Here is how to plan for it.

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