There are many reasons why you should update your software. Your computer will have new or enhanced features, improved stability, addressing issues like bugs or crashes, and better capability with other software. One of the main reasons you should update your software is to stay compliant with industry security standards.
Having dated software is like having a vehicle that you never take in for an oil change or service. The more you use it the more it starts to wear and tear. Overtime your vehicle starts to break down and before you know it, the vehicle doesn’t work. You are basically allowing your vehicle to take on unnecessary issues. And when you do take it in for service it ends up costing you time and money.
When you don’t update your software and stay compliant you are allowing your computer to be open to receiving issues. Hackers often time find the weakest point on your system and use that as a portal to get in. And before you know it your system is compromised and to mitigate those issues will costs you time and money.
Another reason why updating your software is important is that you want to stay compliant. Should your business ever get audited you need to show that you have done everything in your power to ensure that you’ve taken the proper security measures to keep your data and your client’s data secure. The last thing you need is to get hit with a fine for not being compliant or to get hit with a lawsuit because you got hacked and you did nothing to prevent it.