The correct response is false. When hardware is no longer supported, which is referred to as being end-of-life (EOL), manufacturers cease providing updates or patches for it, including those for security vulnerabilities. Attackers may exploit known weaknesses in such unsupported hardware, resulting in potential security breaches. To maintain a resilient security strategy, organizations should ensure hardware is kept up-to-date or replaced before it reaches its EOL status. It is a common mistake to assume out-of-support hardware is not at risk; in contrast, such components can become the weakest link in security.
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What does end-of-life (EOL) mean in the context of hardware?
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How can organizations mitigate risks associated with EOL hardware?