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ALL YOU NEED TO EVALUATE KNOW ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS. WINDOWS Before making the decision to move away EMBEDDED from Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5, it’s HANDHELD 6.5 important to evaluate all different scenarios. The clock has been ticking ever since 2015, Life could be targeted by hackers. It’s not END OF LIFE. when Microsoft first announced it would be uncommon for hackers to find ways to CYBERSECURITY FRONT AND CENTER. SAY GOODBYE phasing out support for its mobile operating exploit vulnerable systems and wreak havoc. system, Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5. TO WINDOWS While it’s a good idea to have an alternative Cyberattacks don’t seem to follow any Numbers for 2019 have not been disclosed With Windows no longer a viable option for that provides security updates for your particular pattern – everyone knows yet, but there are indications that they will many enterprises, Android has emerged as Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 the danger is there and it’s real, but it’s greatly surpass last year. Juniper Research EMBEDDED the top contender for an operating system systems, migrating your devices to another impossible to predict when hackers might data suggests that the average cost of a compatible with rugged environments. operating system as soon as possible can act. Fortunately, at least in the business data breach in 2020 will exceed According to a VDC Research report, prove to be a lower-cost solution in the 3 HANDHELD 6.5. world, this is only partly true. Cyberattacks $150 million. Android OS shares grew from 24% to long run. can sometimes be anticipated. Such is 37% for all rugged handheld devices from the case with the Windows Embedded To counter future attacks and avoid rising On January 14, 2020, Microsoft stopped 2015 to 2016, while Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 End of Life. costs of data breaches, businesses should supporting Windows Embedded Handheld Handheld 6.5X/Windows Mobile fell from create a culture where security is part of 6.5. That means your devices running these 49% to 39% during that time.6 For businesses that want to stay safe, everything they do – from clear processes preventive measures are the best way to go. and protocols to frequent trainings. operating systems will not be protected Choosing the right mobile devices is a It’s more important than ever for businesses Companies storing and using sensitive against security threats after this date. critical business decision. The key to to find strategies to minimize the risks of data must continually assess weaknesses, making it simple for IT teams is finding cybersecurity attacks. Hackers have the current strategies, and human devices that use a consistent deployment Up to 15 million devices running on these mobile OS platforms power to mar brand reputation, cause loss error potential. scheme and maintain a steady security will no longer be able to receive updates or security fixes, of business and more. A recent example update cadence. putting them at risk for upcoming vulnerabilities.4 is Yahoo – their huge security breaches in When it comes to data breaches targeting 15million 2013 and 2014 affected more than 3 billion the transportation and logistics sector, for No matter their size, if companies are accounts and may have cost them more instance, the most obvious consequences After the Windows Embedded Handheld per company is $2.4 million but some not proactive in transitioning and their than $50 million in damages.1 would be the loss of products, cargo and 6.5 End of Life date you’ll still be able to estimates for U.S. companies reach devices fail, they could put workers in a freight disruption to on-time delivery use the OS, but you’ll do it at your own risk. $4.13 million. difficult place. The global average cost of a data breach in commitments, and having to deal with a Without security updates, your data and 2018 was up 6.4 percent over the previous steep decline in customer confidence. system will be extremely vulnerable to Security and cost are no longer the only Users who continue to run Windows year to $3.86 million, according to IBM.2 viruses and malware. For example, if you concerns. Enterprises need also to be Embedded Handheld 6.5 after End of have Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 mindful about losing functionality when installed on your hand-held devices and the these older devices will be replaced. When software gets infected with a virus, this can manufacturers stop making components lead to a decrease in productivity. for old hardware, repairs will become 6https://www.vdcresearch.com/News-events/emob-blog/ increasingly difficult, diminishing the Enterprise-Users-Brace-for-Windows-10-Leap.html Recent data suggests that any vulnerability usability of those devices. should be treated with the utmost attention. Both the frequency and severity Additionally, compatibility will become of data breaches are on the rise. One of the more challenging. Adding new devices most recent examples is Uber’s massive and software ad-hoc complicates your 2016 data breach that compromised over technology environment unnecessarily 57 million riders and drivers.5 The individual if each must be made compatible with cost for these breaches is staggering. The platforms that are no longer supported. average monetary cost of a malware attack 1https://www.cnet.com/news/yahoo-must-pay-50m-in-damages-for-security-breach/ 2https://www.ibm.com/security/data-breach 4https://www.rfgen.com/blog/migrate-before-its-too-late-windows-embedded-os-reaching-end-of-life/ 3https://www.cybintsolutions.com/cyber-security-facts-stats/ 5https://www.varonis.com/blog/cybersecurity-statistics/ TACKLE CHOOSE TRANSITION THE LIKE A PRO. RIGHT

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