Migrating from Windows 7
Security Risks, Advantages of Windows 10 & Options
7 End of Life is happening on January 14, 2020 >> Read More
Here is what you need to know for your migration options, Windows 7 security risks, and advantages of Windows 10:
Recommendation
Upgrade hardware
- Keep computer, if less than 3 years old
- May have upgrades available based on the original purchase
- Windows 10 requirement checklist >> Click to Download
Migrate
- Avoid flying blind
- Prepared checklist >> Click to Download
Alternative, Not Recommended
- Stay with Windows 7
- Pay for Extended Security Updates (ESU) – starting at $25 per device and doubling each year
Security Risks if you don’t migrate
- No security updates
- No bug fixes
- No tech support
- No compatibility with current software
The biggest risk is users not being willing to change >> READ MORE
Example: Wannacry
- May 2017 – worldwide cyberattack by WannaCry ransomware cryptoworm
- Targeted computers running Microsoft
- Spread from organizations that had not applied released patches, using older Windows systems past EOL
- Stopped within a few days due to emergency patches
- Estimated affected more than 200,000 computers across 150 countries
- Total damages ranging from hundreds of millions to billions of dollars
Read more about security risks >>
Advantages of Windows 10 + Server 2019
Windows 10
- Security – advanced threat protection**
- Faster start up
- Seamless experience across devices
- You can adjust the many settings to be similar to Windows 7
**Only as efficient as you let it be using recommended Microsoft settings
Server 2019
- Security
- Simplified
- Server Management
Licensing, Models & More
- As complex as ever
- Don’t try to figure it out on your own
Don’t wait until January 14, 2020, to secure your business technology. Reach out to us at CommWest today to avoid vulnerabilities.
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