A company’s security appliance vendor announces that future patches will be discontinued for devices running the existing firmware. The IT team must avoid downtime and exposure to vulnerabilities once the vendor no longer provides updates. Which approach addresses this decision?
Monitor the existing version and develop patches with internal resources
Use an updated release that still receives support and implement a tested upgrade plan
Deactivate the entire security infrastructure and rely on contingency procedures
Stick with the current software and focus on external tools for intrusion detection
Opting for a release that still receives vendor maintenance ensures critical fixes and updates remain available. Continuing with the old software or relying on in-house solutions puts systems at risk, because these approaches do not replace the official patches and escalated support options. Turning off the entire service provides no continuity and is an extreme approach that does not solve ongoing business needs.
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