Microsoft: Windows Server 2016 reaches end of support in January
Summary
Microsoft has announced that Windows Server 2016 will reach its end of support in January 2027. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive security updates from Microsoft.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The end of support for an operating system means it will no longer receive security patches, leaving it vulnerable to newly discovered threats and increasing the risk for organizations still using it.
Defender Context
Organizations still running Windows Server 2016 must plan for an upgrade or migration strategy before January 2027. Failure to do so will leave their infrastructure exposed to potential attacks that exploit vulnerabilities for which no patches will be available.