Tag: migration
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Windows 10 end-of-life: Must-Have Guide to Risky Exposure
Microsoft ends Windows 10 security updates mid‑October, yet roughly 40% of endpoints still run it — leaving millions of devices exposed. Now’s the time to inventory systems, prioritize upgrades, or put strong compensating controls in place before the updates stop.
mandatory digital identity: Risky Must-Have Threat
Seven campaign groups are urging Keir Starmer to abandon a planned mandatory digital ID, warning it could fuel surveillance, exclusion and data breaches that leave vulnerable people shut out of essential services. Ministers say it’s needed to curb illegal migration, but critics argue the rushed move breaks pre-election promises and concentrates sensitive data with risky consequences.
national digital ID: Risky Must-Have That Fails
A national digital ID might streamline services and cut fraud, but it also risks turning everyday life into a constant identity check — concentrating power, widening surveillance and still doing little to stop small‑boat crossings. Without strong legal safeguards, decentralised design and real alternatives, a BritCard could trade convenience for serious privacy and security dangers.
Extended Security Update: Costly Must-Have for Enterprises
As Windows 10 leaves free support on October 14, enterprises face a stark choice — rush costly upgrades, buy Extended Security Updates that could push bills toward $7.3 billion, or accept higher cyber risk. Now’s the time for CIOs to prioritize high-risk devices and treat the end-of-life deadline as a financial as well as technical decision.
On-Prem SharePoint Security: Critical Must-Have Fixes
Microsoft warns on‑prem SharePoint servers are being actively targeted—assume compromise and take action now. Patch and harden systems, enforce least privilege, boost monitoring, and have an incident‑ready recovery plan to stop data loss before it happens.
Microsoft Security Updates: Essential Must-Have or Risky?
Microsoft’s decision to extend security updates for Exchange and Skype gives IT teams crucial breathing room during tricky migrations, but it also forces a tough trade-off between short-term protection and long-term cost and risk. Treat ESUs as a temporary lifeline—use them to buy time while you prioritize high-risk systems, harden legacy environments, and lock in a clear modernization timeline.