Imagine venturing on a long trip in your old car without giving it a prior brake or tire inspection.  In this case, you’re running only on hope that you’ll reach your destination. This scenario is comparable to your organization operating with legacy software.

Hope is a good thing, but there’s little room for it when your legacy software and, by extension, your organization’s goals are in question. You need informed expectations instead, which is why you must understand the gravity of your legacy software risks. The scale and sophistication of modern threats has made this even more of a pressing issue. 

This article will help you better understand the risks of legacy software, why security risks take priority over anything else, and why it is imperative to tackle them immediately and continuously.