Legacy operating systems that have reached end-of-support often lack security features and updates that are present in newer systems, making them targets for exploitation by adversaries. However, organizations within industries such as manufacturing and healthcare often need to run endpoints with these operating systems for specialized systems, including machinery and medical devices.
Endpoints in operational technology (OT) environments can be difficult and prohibitively expensive to upgrade or replace, resulting in devices being left unsecured or requiring additional security solutions and mitigations.
Comprehensive protection for legacy Windows and Linux endpoints
Simplify deployment and management of endpoint security across all devices
Protect critical devices beyond operating system vendor support timeframes
Legacy systems protected by next-gen technologies
Neutralize sophisticated attacks that can’t be stopped by technology alone
Legacy systems deserve industry-leading security
Don’t risk the security of your legacy devices with inferior solutions. Devices running out of support operating systems are often critical to an organization. That’s why at Sophos, we believe these systems deserve the strongest protection, from a proven, market-leading endpoint security vendor.
- Sophos has recently been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Endpoint Protection Platforms, marking our 16th consecutive report as a Leader in this category.
- Sophos is named a “Customers’ Choice” vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Peer InsightsTM Voice of the Customer Report for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the fourth consecutive year and in the inaugural Voice of the Customer Report for Extended Detection and Response. This makes Sophos the only vendor named a “Customers’ Choice” in both reports.
- Sophos is the only vendor named a Leader across the G2 Spring 2025 Overall Grid® Reports for Endpoint Protection Suites, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Firewall Software, and Managed Detection and Response (MDR).
Available today!
Sophos Endpoint for Legacy Platforms is available as an optional add-on for customers with a Sophos Endpoint, Sophos XDR, or Sophos MDR subscription.
It’s ideal for:
- Organizations with critical systems and devices running on legacy or out-of-support operating systems, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and energy.
- Organizations with large endpoint estates that struggle to fully upgrade to newer OS versions before a platform vendor’s end-of-support timeframes.
- Organizations who currently use different endpoint security solutions for legacy vs. modern platforms.
To explore how Sophos Endpoint can help secure your legacy systems, speak to an expert today.