Protecting OT Systems after Windows 10 End of Support
Why Windows 10 is now an OT risk, not just an IT problem
With Microsoft ending maintenance support for Windows 10, OT engineers and plant managers face a critical decision: migrate to Windows 11, purchase Extended Security Updates, implement compensating controls … or try a different approach? Each path carries distinct risks, costs and operational implications.
Your HMIs and engineering stations may be protected on LTSC, but Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 mainstream support ends on January 12, 2027. OT organizations should start looking for solutions now to allow time to evaluate options and implement protections well before 2027, within a realistic 12-month window.
Additionally, recent incidents across manufacturing and automotive supply chains have shown that OT disruption increasingly originates in IT or OT-adjacent zones before moving laterally toward production systems. Unsupported or inconsistently protected Windows systems amplify this risk.
For industries where downtime costs $30,000 to $2 million per hour, making the wrong choice isn't a viable option.
If Windows 10 exists anywhere across your OT, OT-adjacent or industrial IT zones, this session will help you build a defensible, standards-aligned and operations-safe strategy without rushing into unnecessary migrations.
Watch our expert-led virtual conference to learn:
- Why Windows 10 end of support creates security and compliance challenges for OT environments.
- The regulatory implications across IEC 62443, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, NERC CIP and ISA-95.
- Four strategic options for Windows 10 migration and the trade-offs of each.
- How backup, recovery and allowlisting enable continued Windows 10 use while meeting compliance requirements.
- Real-world strategies to protect SCADA servers, HMIs and engineering workstations.
This virtual conference is designed for OT engineers, plant managers and cybersecurity professionals in manufacturing, energy, pharmaceuticals and logistics, as well as for automation vendors, system integrators and resellers.
Watch the on-demand conference to gain the clarity you need to make this critical decision with confidence.
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