Add End-of-Support (EOS) Tracking for All Apps

We propose adding an End-of-Support (EOS) tracking feature to Patch My PC’s platform. This functionality would identify applications nearing or past their vendor support dates and provide actionable insights for IT teams to maintain compliance and security.

Business Case:

• Compliance Requirements: Regulatory bodies (e.g., SEC) expect organizations to maintain supported software versions to reduce risk.

• Security Posture: Unsupported software increases vulnerability exposure and attack surface.

• Operational Efficiency: Automating EOS tracking reduces manual effort and ensures timely upgrades.

Feature Description:

• EOS Tagging: Automatically tag applications in the Patch My PC catalog with:

  • End of Support

  • Support Ending Soon (e.g., within 6 months)

• Dashboard & Reporting:

  • Visualize EOS status across all managed applications.

  • Export reports for compliance audits.

• Integration Points:

  • Sync with Patch My PC’s existing update catalog.

  • Optional API integration for external compliance tools.

How It Could Work:

• Pull vendor lifecycle data from public sources or vendor feeds.

• Map lifecycle data to Patch My PC catalog entries.

• Display EOS status in:

  • Publisher Dashboard

  • Update Management Console

• Provide alerts for apps nearing EOS.

Benefits:

• Proactive Upgrade Planning: IT teams can schedule updates before EOS deadlines.

• Risk Reduction: Minimize exposure from unsupported software.

• Compliance Assurance: Simplify reporting for audits and regulatory checks.

References:

• Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management EOS feature:
  https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-vulnerability-management/tvm-end-of-support-software