Orphaned software: A program or application that’s no longer supported or updated by its creators or maintainers. This can pose a serious risk as new vulnerabilities discovered in the software cannot be patched, potentially leaving systems susceptible to exploits. Organizations often replace orphaned software with supported alternatives to mitigate this risk.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D1: Security Concepts and Practices
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