§ 164.308 (a)(5)(ii)(B), organizations must implement procedures for detecting, guarding against, and reporting malicious software. So, what does this mean for users who need to stay HIPAA compliant? Additionally, all free or paid assisted support options will end. This means Microsoft will no longer release security updates, non-security updates, or online technical content for any of the programs on this list.
Microsoft will terminate support for earlier versions of a long list of its products beginning January 14, 2020.
Every year, we publish Microsoft’s End of Support list because using up-to-date programming is key for HIPAA compliance.