Current Software Version Requirements

This question asks whether all parts of your technology stack - from operating systems to libraries - are still supported by their creators with security updates. It's like asking if all the locks in your building are still manufactured and can be repaired. Using outdated, unsupported software is like using locks that can't be fixed when someone finds a way to pick them.

Running unsupported software leaves you vulnerable to known security holes that won't be patched, making breaches almost inevitable. Enterprise customers won't risk their data on systems built with abandoned technology. Keeping everything current prevents security disasters, ensures compliance, and shows the operational maturity that enterprise buyers require.

Companies often focus on their main application while ignoring underlying systems, or they delay updates because 'everything works fine' until a critical vulnerability forces emergency changes. Another mistake is not tracking end-of-life dates for all components, getting caught off-guard when support ends.