Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024?

Accepted Answer

Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 50 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (30/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for October 9, 2029. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 reached (or will reach) end of life on October 9, 2029. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, the vendor's standard support for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 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.