Sophos Alert: End of Support for Sophos Enterprise Console Managed Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Sophos has now ended standard support for all Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 devices managed by Sophos Enterprise Console (SEC). Extended support is available for purchase for both operating systems.

Without an extended support license, all Sophos updates will be disabled for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 devices managed by SEC commencing February 1, 2021. 

Lifecycle Milestones 

Windows 7 

• Standard Support End Date - December 31, 2020 (Expired)
• Extended Support End Date - March 31, 2023

Windows Server 2008 R2 

• Standard Support End Date - December 31, 2020 (Expired)
• Extended Support End Date - March 31, 2023

A full list of supported platforms and operating systems with retirement dates can be found in KB34756.

About Sophos Enterprise Console

Sophos Enterprise Console is a single, automated console that manages and updates Sophos security software on computers running Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and UNIX operating systems, and in virtual environments with VMware vShield.

Sophos Enterprise Console enables you to do the following:

• Protect your network against malware, risky file types and websites, and malicious network traffic, as well as adware and other potentially unwanted applications.
• Control which websites users can browse to, further protecting the network against malware, and preventing users from browsing to inappropriate websites.
• Control which applications can run on the network.
• Manage client firewall protection on endpoint computers.
• Assess computers for missing patches.
• Reduce accidental data loss, such as unintentional transfer of sensitive data, from endpoint computers.
• Prevent users from using unauthorized external storage devices and wireless connection technologies on endpoint computers.
• Prevent users from re-configuring, disabling, or uninstalling Sophos security software.

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