Sophos Firewall OS – Important Lifecycle Policy Changes
Sophos is constantly working to improve the security of its hardware and software. To provide maximum and efficient protection, both hardware and software need to be updated regularly. Software updates are released on a regular basis, and each update adds new features.
In April 2021, Sophos introduced a new hardware series that will deliver sufficient performance for the coming years. Upcoming software releases will be even better optimized for this new hardware. This is likely the reason why Sophos is now making important changes to the lifecycle of the Sophos Firewall OS (SFOS) software releases. From 31 July 2021, the following versions reach End of Life:
- v17.5 MR13 and older
- v18.0 MR3 and older
End of Sale means that the product can no longer be purchased from Sophos or authorized resellers. End of Life, on the other hand, means that Sophos no longer supports this product. There will be no future releases for this product.
After 31 July 2021, every new SFOS release will automatically render the previous version EOL. This is the new principle Sophos has introduced.
If users continue to run products that have reached End of Life, they can still use the features that were included in the last build before the EOL announcement. However, the product will not offer all new features released by Sophos, and outdated hardware may in some cases no longer support new software.
On the following Sophos page, you will find a list of hardware that has already reached or will soon reach the end of its lifecycle:
Sometimes you may not be sure which hardware revision you are using. This Sophos page can help:
