If your organization is currently running Windows 7 on one or more computers in your office and/or if you are running Windows Server 2008 R2, you need to know about a dangerous security threat to your organization that must be addressed by January 2020!  Please take a moment to read this important announcement.

My name is Ikram Massabini, CEO of MVP Network Consulting and the Official IT Provider for the Eighth District Dental Society. As such, we are aggressively attempting to reach all businesses within the WNY area that use Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 to alert you to a serious security risk to your organization, and inform you about what you need to do now to protect your company and remain HIPAA Compliant.

Microsoft has officially announced that it will retire support on the Windows 7 operating system and Windows Server 2008 R2 on January 14, 2020 (see the enclosed article for more details). That means any computer or server with these operating systems installed will be completely exposed to serious hacker attacks aimed at taking control of your network, stealing data, crashing your system and inflicting a host of other business-crippling problems you do NOT want to have to deal with.

This is such a serious threat that all companies housing financial and medical information are being required by law to upgrade any and all computer systems running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 because firewalls and anti-virus software will NOT be sufficient to completely protect them (or you).

MVP is offering a free Microsoft Risk Assessment and Migration Plan for any Eighth District Society Members. We can scan your computers and let you know which ones need to be upgraded and/or replaced by the deadline to remain HIPAA Compliant. You can visit www.mvpworks.com/windows7 for more information.

For more information from Microsoft, please CLICK HERE.