Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for BeyondTrust AD Bridge perpetual licence?

Accepted Answer

BeyondTrust AD Bridge perpetual licence has an EOL Risk Score™ of 25 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (15/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is BeyondTrust AD Bridge perpetual licence still supported?

Accepted Answer

BeyondTrust AD Bridge perpetual licence is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for December 31, 2026. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does BeyondTrust AD Bridge perpetual licence reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

BeyondTrust AD Bridge perpetual licence reached (or will reach) end of life on December 31, 2026. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running BeyondTrust AD Bridge perpetual licence after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, the vendor's standard support for BeyondTrust AD Bridge perpetual licence ends, so newly discovered vulnerabilities may never be fixed unless a paid extended support option covers that version. Auditors ask about it too: PCI DSS requirement 12.3.4, for example, calls for a yearly review of vendor end-of-life announcements with a remediation plan approved by senior management.