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End-of-life (EOL) considerations

End-of-life (EOL) considerations

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End-of-life (EOL) considerations

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- [Instructor] In this mini lesson, we'll define end of life considerations or EOL. CompTIA highlights several EOL considerations when it's specifically talking about securing the software development life cycle or the SDLC. There's vulnerability management. EOL software often lacks security updates, making it vulnerable to exploitation. Organizations must identify and mitigate these risks to the end of life software by replacing or upgrading outdated components or even the entire application itself. Using EOL software can also lead to non-compliance with regulatory standards, maybe resulting in fines or even worse legal issues. There's operational disruptions. End of life software might not be compatible with newer technologies, newer hardware causing performance issues or integration problems. Data security. EOL software can be a gateway for data breaches as attackers target unpatched vulnerabilities.

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