Legacy Software Risk Management: Software Service Life EOL-EOS

Risk Management Due to Legacy Software: Software Service Life EOL-EOS As technology advances rapidly, the risks posed by software reaching the end of its service life are increasing for businesses. When software reaches End-of-Life (EOL), it can create security vulnerabilities that hackers may exploit, jeopardizing sensitive data and systems.

For instance, the FOLLINA RCE Exploit (CVE-2021-26925): This exploit targets a file system processing security vulnerability in Windows operating systems. This vulnerability allows attackers to remotely execute code on target systems. Attackers can use this exploit to perform various activities on target systems, access user data, or take control of the system.

The Special Case of Windows 7 Windows 7 reached EOL (End-of-Life) in January 2020. Consequently, Microsoft has not released an official fix for this operating system. This leaves Windows 7 particularly vulnerable to the FOLLINA exploit.

Therefore, it is crucial for businesses to regularly monitor and update devices in EOL (End-of-Life) and EOS (End-of-Support) states. Otherwise, they become vulnerable to security vulnerabilities and potentially face serious security risks.

As technology advances, old software becomes obsolete and insecure, thus posing risks to your business. But don't worry! Sechard has developed a new solution to manage these risks for you.

With Sechard's solution, you can identify, track, and manage old and EOL software in your business. You can manage nearly 5000 applications, including third-party applications. By reducing security risks stemming from vulnerabilities, you can enhance productivity and security.

Sechard's lifecycle management tool helps you protect your assets and security while also helping you reduce costs. Understanding the "Service Life" of your software is a critical part of your Software Asset Management program. Service Life policies vary significantly depending on the vendor and product. Most software vendors reduce support gradually with various interim steps like limited and extended support before reaching End of Service Life. Below is a typical software version lifecycle illustrating the Service Life of a software product.

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Why Should We Worry About Unsupported Software Risks?

 In today's business world, using unsupported software can pose serious risks and put businesses in challenging situations. Unsupported software no longer receives security patches, leaving your business vulnerable to potential attacks. Additionally, the cost of unsupported software cannot be overlooked. Paying maintenance fees for unsupported software by vendors can incur unnecessary costs for your business. With Sechard's effective management tools, you can reduce costs and use resources more efficiently.

Sechard also tracks whether there is an upgrade path for improvements and bug fixes in older versions. This way, you can continuously enhance your business's performance and security.

There may not always be an upgrade path for improvements and bug fixes in older versions. Unsupported software can now cause compatibility issues that hinder the transition to newer operating systems and platforms.

Can you easily manage end-of-life (EOL) and end-of-support (EOS) devices in your inventory?

 Effectively managing the lifecycle of software is critical for security and performance. Sechard has developed a new solution to identify and manage the end-of-life (EOL) and end-of-support (EOS) statuses of software on servers and client computers.

With Sechard's powerful features, users can easily list and obtain detailed reports on software with EOL and EOS on their devices. This allows users to timely and effectively plan updates or replacements necessary to maintain the security and performance of their devices.

With its analysis capabilities, Sechard enables users to identify potential security risks in the future and take proactive measures against them. This provides businesses with a significant advantage in enhancing uninterrupted operations and productivity.

Sechard is setting a reliable, innovative, and user-friendly new standard in software management. By optimizing software management processes, Sechard helps businesses reduce security concerns while also lowering costs. With its robust reporting tools and user-friendly interface, Sechard provides users with easily accessible, understandable, and quick information. As an indispensable solution for businesses prioritizing security and performance, Sechard enables you to confidently embrace the future.

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Sechard can generate detailed reports on EOL & EOS software in an interface that is easy to use and highly understandable, as seen below. These reports show users the EOL & EOS dates of the software, the affected devices, and possible risks in detail. By reviewing these reports, users can assess the potential impact of EOL & EOS software on their devices and plan appropriate actions accordingly.

A Black List can be established for software that has reached EOL & EOS, thereby enabling the triggering of an alarm when such software is detected on server and client computers.