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Description
Sophos Central Extended Support provides continued security updates and protection for legacy systems running Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2. As these operating systems have reached or are nearing end-of-support status, this extended support from Sophos helps organizations protect these older systems against modern threats without immediate hardware or software upgrades. By extending security for these systems, Sophos Central Extended Support enables a smoother transition plan for organizations needing time to migrate to fully supported operating systems.
Key Features
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Ongoing Security Updates |
Regular security updates to protect against vulnerabilities and emerging threats. |
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Advanced Threat Protection |
Sophos’s next-gen protection tools, including malware detection and threat intelligence, applied to legacy systems. |
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Centralized Management |
Sophos Central allows IT administrators to monitor and manage all supported and legacy systems from one dashboard. |
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Ransomware and Exploit Prevention |
Built-in ransomware and exploit prevention features ensure continued defense against sophisticated cyberattacks. |
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Compliance Support |
Enables organizations to stay aligned with security compliance requirements, even for unsupported OS environments. |
Benefits
- Extended Security for Legacy Systems: Protects essential systems that cannot be upgraded immediately, reducing vulnerability exposure.
- Centralized Control and Visibility: Manage security settings and monitor system health across legacy and current platforms within Sophos Central.
- Seamless Threat Detection: Keeps legacy systems protected with the same advanced threat detection used for current systems, minimizing security gaps.
- Reduced Upgrade Pressure: Allows for a gradual, planned migration to newer OS versions without compromising on security.
- Cost Efficiency: Avoids immediate upgrade costs by extending the lifespan of current infrastructure while maintaining robust security.
Why Choose Sophos Central Extended Support?
Sophos Central Extended Support is an ideal solution for organizations that rely on legacy Windows systems and require continued security without an immediate upgrade. This extended support plan ensures that critical security features remain active, offering peace of mind and helping organizations meet compliance requirements. With centralized management and advanced threat protection, Sophos Central Extended Support keeps these legacy systems resilient against evolving cyber threats.
FAQs
1. What is Sophos Central Extended Support?
Sophos Central Extended Support provides continued security updates and threat protection for older Windows operating systems (Windows 7, 8.1, 2008 R2, 2012, and 2012 R2) that are no longer supported by Microsoft.
2. Why is extended support important for legacy Windows systems?
Extended support allows organizations to protect critical systems that cannot be immediately upgraded, helping avoid vulnerabilities while planning for migration to newer OS versions.
3. How does this support integrate with Sophos Central?
Sophos Central Extended Support integrates directly into the Sophos Central platform, allowing centralized management, monitoring, and threat response across both legacy and current systems.
4. What threats does Sophos Central Extended Support defend against?
It provides comprehensive protection against malware, ransomware, exploits, and other advanced threats, ensuring legacy systems are not a weak link in security.
5. How long can I continue to use Sophos Central Extended Support for these legacy systems?
Sophos will continue to provide security updates for these systems as part of the extended support plan. However, organizations are encouraged to plan for future OS upgrades.
6. Does this support help with compliance?
Yes, Sophos Central Extended Support helps maintain security compliance by providing continuous protection and monitoring for legacy systems that are still operational.
