Board level cybersecurity warning signs
End of life systems should be a major concern for any board. What are you doing to manage the ICT risks associated?
Microsoft has just announced Extended Security Updates for Windows Server 2012 (for a further 3 years). There will be a lot of relieved CIOs, ITSM and CISOs. It gives them more time to get their house in order.
Board level cybersecurity governance
Boards need to watch out for cybersecurity warning signs by talking to their CIOs, ITSMs and CISOs. Find out what they need and provide them with what's required to succeed or accept the cybersecurity risk associated.
Yellow flag
For Boards, if you are still running Windows Server 2012 this should be a yellow flag warning of either a capability or resource deficiency. It clearly demonstrates IT are struggling and need new leadership, new technology or more resource and support from you.
Technical debt
It is critical to your Cybersecurity that IT teams avoid technical debt by keeping all systems current and up to date. Technical debt will result in systems not being patched and cybersecurity exposures that increase your risk of a cybersecurity incident such as ransomware.
Red flags
For Boards, red flags are highlighted by servers running end of life operating systems that are on a network with other up to date systems. Obsolete systems need to be segregated with additional Threat Protection and Threat Detection controls applied.
How can IT Security Locksmith help?
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