Microsoft Windows 10 Extended Security Updates Year 3 (2027-2028)
Extend the security and compliance of your Windows 10 devices through 2028 with Microsoft's Year 3 Extended Security Updates subscription.
- Extended Security: Gain critical security patches for Windows 10 beyond its official end-of-support date.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance by addressing vulnerabilities on legacy systems.
- Operational Continuity: Prevent disruptions and data breaches by keeping essential systems protected.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Avoid costly hardware upgrades by extending the life of your current Windows 10 infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft subscription provides Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10, offering critical security patches and updates for Year 3, covering the period from 2027 to 2028. It is designed to protect organizations that still rely on Windows 10 environments, ensuring their systems remain secure against emerging threats after the official end of support.
The ESU program is essential for businesses that cannot immediately migrate their critical applications or workflows from Windows 10. It allows IT teams to maintain a secure posture, reduce the risk of downtime, and meet compliance requirements without the immediate pressure of a full operating system upgrade.
- Critical Security Updates: Access to security patches that address newly discovered vulnerabilities.
- Compliance Support: Helps maintain adherence to industry regulations and internal security policies.
- Extended Lifecycle: Provides a bridge to facilitate planned operating system migration.
- Technical Support: Entitlement to security-focused technical support for covered systems.
- Peace of Mind: Reduces the risk of security breaches and operational disruptions on Windows 10.
Ensure your Windows 10 systems remain protected and compliant with this essential security update subscription.
What This Enables
Maintain Security on Unsupported OS
Access critical security patches for Windows 10 devices beyond their official end-of-support date. This ensures your systems remain protected against emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities, preventing potential data breaches.
on-premises servers, virtual desktop infrastructure, legacy application servers
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Meet industry and internal compliance mandates by keeping your Windows 10 systems patched and secure. This coverage helps avoid audit failures and penalties associated with running unsupported software.
regulated workloads, sensitive data processing, audit-sensitive environments
Facilitate Gradual OS Migration
Provide a secure bridge for organizations that need more time to migrate from Windows 10 to a newer operating system. This allows for planned upgrades without compromising security during the transition period.
phased technology rollouts, long-term hardware lifecycles, planned IT modernization
Key Features
Extended Security Updates
Receive critical security patches for Windows 10 through 2028, safeguarding against new threats.
Compliance Assurance
Helps maintain regulatory compliance by addressing vulnerabilities on legacy systems.
Operational Continuity
Reduces the risk of downtime and data breaches, ensuring business operations remain uninterrupted.
Cost-Effective Security
Avoids immediate, costly hardware upgrades by extending the usable life of existing Windows 10 infrastructure.
Subscription-Based
Provides predictable security coverage on an annual subscription basis.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions often have strict compliance requirements and may operate legacy systems that require extended security support to protect sensitive data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and must maintain compliance with regulations like HIPAA, making extended security for critical systems essential.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology in manufacturing may run on older Windows versions, necessitating ESU to prevent disruptions and security breaches.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often manage long-lifecycle IT assets and must adhere to strict security protocols, making ESU a vital tool for maintaining system integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU)?
Windows 10 ESU is a subscription service from Microsoft that provides critical security updates for Windows 10 devices after their official end-of-support date. This ensures continued protection against emerging threats.
Who needs Windows 10 ESU Year 3?
Organizations that still rely on Windows 10 for critical applications or cannot immediately upgrade their operating systems will benefit from ESU Year 3. It's essential for maintaining security and compliance on these systems through 2028.
How long does the ESU Year 3 subscription last?
The Year 3 ESU subscription covers the period from 2027 through 2028, providing security updates during this timeframe.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.