Many embedded devices use old hardware and software, and because they operate smoothly, updating them isn’t always a priority. As support for Windows 7 winds down – ending on 12 January 2020 – there is still time for companies to update the OS in their embedded systems, and take any additional protection measures necessary. However, older Windows XP - still an extremely popular OS for embedded systems – is still being overlooked, even though support for that OS ended in 2016. This is an open invitation to hackers.

Let’s look at some of the most common scenarios that impact the security of these systems, and the businesses that run them - and how to keep them safe. Read this paper to learn more.