Extended Support Negotiation
- James W.
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
LinkedIn Post 9: Extended Support Negotiation
Your device's manufacturer support ends in 3 years. The device will operate for 12 more years.
What's your plan for the 9-year gap?
Option 1: Extended Support Agreement
Negotiate with the vendor to commit to patches for 10+ years (or beyond device lifecycle)
Costs ~15-20% of original device cost per year, but worth it if the device is critical
Vendor provides documented commitment to response timeframes for security issues
Option 2: Network Isolation
Place the device on a separate network segment
Monitor for anomalous behavior
Accept some residual risk
Option 3: Planned Replacement
Budget for replacement during the next major refresh cycle
Procure replacement with extended support commitment
Pick one. Document it. Track progress.
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