Top 5 Security Risks of Using
Unsupported Software
Calculating the consequences the cost of a data breach
It’s no secret that the use of unsupported software is highly risky, making you susceptible to cyberattacks and potential data breaches. And not only does the use of unsupported software jeopardize the security of your data and privacy of your users, it has the potential to impact your bottom line. The costs of downtime, lost revenues, remediation efforts, and legal fees can have long-lasting effects on your business. In fact, according to a report by IBM in 2022, the average cost of a data breach amounted to a staggering $4.35 million dollars.
How to safeguard your business after server support ends
You’ve likely heard that Atlassian is ending support for server products. After February 15, 2024, Atlassian and Marketplace partners will no longer provide technical support, security updates, or bug fixes for vulnerabilities on server products or apps. To keep your business safe and secure, we strongly recommend migrating to Atlassian cloud.
Moving to cloud is a big decision requiring thorough research, resources, and alignment from your team. And while it might be tempting to continue using unsupported server products while you make a plan, doing so could put your organization at risk. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency identifies the use of unsupported software as the #1 security bad practice businesses should avoid at all costs.
What you can do to secure your business
We understand how important it is for you to keep your organization safe and secure. To protect your business, we strongly recommend migrating to Atlassian cloud, which has data protection baked into the foundation of our cloud platform. By sharing responsibility with Atlassian experts, your team will gain peace of mind and the time to have a more strategic lens in security initiatives – including leveraging Atlassian Cloud-native capabilities to safeguard data.
WHAT END OF SUPPORT MEANS
As part of our efforts to create a world class cloud platform, we made the choice to discontinue support for server products. We announced this decision in 2020 and since then, we’ve gradually taken steps toward the end of support, including ceasing new feature development and server license sales. We understand that this final stage, with the approaching February 15th deadline, may feel overwhelming. The good news is that there’s still plenty of time, support, and resources to help you make the move.
The top 5 security risks of using unsupported server products
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, maintaining the security of your company’s data is undeniably one of the most crucial challenges. As technology rapidly evolves, malicious actors are constantly adapting their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities in your software. According to a report by Forrester published in 2022, this is the leading cause of external cyberattacks. By relying on unsupported server products and apps, you’re introducing unnecessary and avoidable risks, such as:
And as we mentioned above, Marketplace partners will also no longer be expected to provide technical support, security updates, or bug fixes for vulnerabilities, which multiplies your susceptibility to security threats.
Jumpstart your cloud journey by contacting our team today at info@infosysta.com. They’ll help you evaluate your app portfolio, build a business case, make a migration plan, and more.
