Supporting Mission Critical Deployments of Windows XP and Windows 7
At Posinex, our security and consulting services for the financial services industry, understand that many large banks, credit unions, payment processors, government agencies and retailers, still rely on Windows XP and Windows 7 for mission critical applications and transaction processing. However because of the discontinuance of Microsoft’s support and development for Windows XP and Windows7 as of April 8th 2014 and January 14th 2020 respectively, these same organizations that rely on Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 7 technology are facing a tough challenge ahead. They need to continue utilizing Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 7 technology but still need to operate safely and securely and have a migration path in place for multi-location environments.
Our Windows XP and Windows 7 Continuing Support Solutions
- Restore on Reboot – Restores the system to the same state it was before any system modifications were made. This will protect against any future malware and viruses that may be developed after Microsoft discontinues security patch updates, automatic updates and security essential downloads.
- Steady State – This solution prevents any changes to the filesystem once turned on, which include malicious software installations, trojan horses, malware, worm blasters, viruses, key-stroke loggers etc…
- Network Restrictions – This will prevent any unauthorized computers or devices from communicating to the Windows XP OS.
- Kiosk Mode – Drastically limits what applications and resources a user can utilize
Limitations of Use
- Database Applications – MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL – These applications require the ability to alter data on the disk which could lead to malicious SQL injections
- Personal Desktop Use – Our security products will be too limiting for most personal desktop use
- Web Browser Use – Web Browsers will not be able to work with our security restrictions
- Software Development
- CERT security certification
- PCI/DSS
