Product Lifecycle Update: End-of-Life of SFOS Version 17.0 and 17.1 for XG Firewall

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We are announcing the End-of-Life (EoL) for Firmware versions 17.0 and 17.1 for XG Firewall effective August 31, 2020.

Jul 03 2020 By

With all the features, fixes, and enhancements available in the latest XG Firewall firmware updates, we are announcing the End-of-Life (EoL) for Firmware versions 17.0 and 17.1 for XG Firewall effective August 31, 2020.

Updating the firmware to the latest release is easy and we strongly encourage you to keep your XG Firewall firmware up to date at all times to enjoy the latest security and reliability enhancements. To see how easy it is to upgrade your XG Firewall firmware, please read this knowledgebase article or watch this short how-to video.

Which XG Firewall firmware versions are affected?

  • v17.0 firmware except CC EAL4+ certified release
  • v17.1 firmware

What does End-of-Life mean?

  • End-of-Life (EoL) is the date at which Sophos will no longer be providing support, security updates, or service.

Further details about Product Lifecycles can be found on the support pages.

Full release notes for the latest versions can be found here.

About the Author

Chris McCormack is a network security specialist at Sophos where he has been focused on firewall and network protection since joining Sophos in 2008. When not evangelizing Sophos network security products, Chris specializes in providing advice and insight into the latest threats and network protection technologies and strategies.