Modern cyberattacks rarely target the royal jewels. Instead, they look for flaws in the systems that control the keys, such as obsolete operating systems, aging infrastructure, and unsupported endpoints. For technical decision makers (TDMs), these blind spots are more than just an IT inconvenience. They pose significant hazards to data security, compliance, and enterprise control.
Dangers of outdated windows 10
With the end of support for Windows 10 approaching, many businesses are asking themselves how many of their devices, servers, or endpoints are already (or will soon be) unsupported. More importantly, what hidden weaknesses does this introduce into compliance, auditability, and access governance?
Most IT leaders understand the urge to keep outdated systems running for a little longer, patch what they can, and get the most value out of the existing infrastructure.
Importance of system updates
However, without regular upgrades, endpoint security technologies lose their effectiveness, audit trails become more difficult to maintain, and compliance reporting becomes a game of guesswork.
Research confirms the magnitude of the problem. According to Microsoft’s newest Digital Defense Report, more than 90% of ransomware assaults that reach the encryption stage originate on unmanaged
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