Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Microsoft Surface Surface Pro for Business 12th Edition (Intel)?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Surface Surface Pro for Business 12th Edition (Intel) has an EOL Risk Score™ of 10 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Microsoft Surface Surface Pro for Business 12th Edition (Intel) still supported?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Surface Surface Pro for Business 12th Edition (Intel) is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for May 19, 2032. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Microsoft Surface Surface Pro for Business 12th Edition (Intel) reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Surface Surface Pro for Business 12th Edition (Intel) reached (or will reach) end of life on May 19, 2032. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Microsoft Surface Surface Pro for Business 12th Edition (Intel) after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Microsoft Surface Surface Pro for Business 12th Edition (Intel) no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.