An URGENT Security Warning for Businesses Running Windows 7 Or Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft has officially announced that it will retire support on the Windows 7 operating system and Windows Server 2008 R2 on January 14, 2020 (see the enclosed article for more details.) That means any computer or server with these operating systems installed will be completely exposed to serious hacker attacks aimed at taking control of your network, stealing data, crashing your system and inflicting a host of other business-crippling problems you do NOT want to have to deal with.
This is such a serious threat that all companies housing financial and medical information are being required by law to upgrade any and all computer systems running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 because firewalls and anti-virus software will NOT be sufficient to completely protect them (or you).
This is a MUST upgrade any servers or workstations running these operating systems. And while January 14, 2020, may seem like a way off today, updating an IT infrastructure is a large task that takes considerable time. It’s important you take action now, before it’s too late.
A Microsoft Risk Assessment and Migration Plan Shows You the Easiest, Most Budget-Friendly Way to Upgrade
We’ll conduct an assessment and determine what specific computers and servers will be affected by this announcement, but also to assess other security, backup and efficiency factors that could be costing you in productivity and hard dollars.
After performing this assessment, we are confident that we will not only be able to expose a number of security risks and issues that you weren’t aware of, but also find ways to make your business FAR more efficient and productive. We also want to assure you that this consultation will arm you with the information and facts you need to best address this issue. Should you decide to seek our advice and services after this consultation, we’ll welcome that opportunity. However, if you choose to take another direction or implement it on your own, that’s fine too.
P.S. — If you are uncertain whether you have computers and servers with the Windows 7 operating system or Windows Server 2008 R2 installed, give us a call. Part of our Assessment will be to run a full inventory and diagnostic of all the servers, PCs and devices connected to your network.
Simply Fill out the form to the right to request your assessment and migration plan.