End-of-Support Devices & Security Risk
Networked devices that no longer receive updates are a growing risk for media and venue networks, and security teams increasingly ask for a list of them. Beam fills in lifecycle status, end-of-life announcements and warranty terms from manufacturer data, alerts you as devices approach end of life, and lets security and engineering filter the estate down to what needs replacing. Device credentials are stored encrypted, with access restricted by user.
Use case in practice
- Lifecycle from the Manufacturer: Lifecycle status and end-of-life dates come with each matched product.
- End-of-Life Alerts: Get notified as devices approach end of life.
- Saved Views for Security: Filter devices by lifecycle status, software version and location.
- Encrypted Credentials: Device passwords are stored encrypted, with access restricted by user.
- Decommission Workflow: Retire devices with a record of when and how.
Why it matters
- A Clear Risk List: Security teams see unsupported devices without a manual survey.
- Replacements Planned Early: Budget for replacements before support ends.
- Fewer Shared Passwords: Device credentials are not kept in spreadsheets.
- Audit Ready: Answer security questionnaires from the live record.
- Engineering and Security Aligned: Both teams work from the same list.
