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Drupal 7 End of Life

Dec 23, 2024

This 2 The Point episode by iS2 Digital discusses the Drupal 7 end of life event that is set for January 5, 2025, and the critical risks it poses for businesses using the platform. In this episode Kevin Goldberg, CEO of iS2 Digital highlights the importance of taking proactive steps to avoid increased vulnerabilities. Once security patches are no longer available the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches increases significantly. He also explains how damaging a cyberattack can be and what steps need to be taken after an attack. The podcast emphasizes the need for businesses to evaluate their options carefully whether upgrading, migrating, or seeking extended support to ensure a smooth transition and to protect their digital assets.

Goldberg warns that "When software reaches its end of life support goes away leaving vulnerabilities. That doesn't mean that on day one, when software reaches its end of life, it will immediately be hacked, but with each passing day, that vulnerability and risk increases.”

Here are some key takeaways to navigate the Drupal 7 transition effectively:

 

  • Evaluate your website's complexity, budget and long-term goals to choose the best path forward.
  • Acting now will help prevent security risks and potential breaches.
  • Upgrading to Drupal 10 or 11 is a great option for those looking to update security and modern features.
  • Migrating to a new CMS such as WordPress or Webflow is another option to consider.
  • For those looking for additional time to plan Pantheon’s extended support offers a temporary solution.
     

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