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Cybertrust's New Extended Support for AlmaLinux 9

Cybertrust, a leading provider of trust services and cybersecurity solutions, has announced a groundbreaking support service designed specifically for AlmaLinux. Starting from October 1, 2025, the “Enterprise Pack for AlmaLinux 9 Extended Security Update option” (EPA ESU option) will enable users to utilize AlmaLinux OS safely for an extended period, mitigating risks associated with version incompatibility during system upgrades.

The service aims to provide a comprehensive solution for businesses, offering technical support, security updates, and SBOM management in one package. With this new initiative, Cybertrust will assist organizations in maintaining the specific configurations of AlmaLinux versions 9.2 and 9.6 for up to seven years, offering essential security patches without necessitating disruptive updates or software version changes.

Addressing Critical System Needs

The EPA ESU option is particularly beneficial for mission-critical systems, industrial PCs, and appliance devices, allowing organizations to apply crucial security fixes while keeping their environments intact. This is invaluable for businesses that rely on stability and security but also face challenges such as budget constraints and staff shortages.

Linux operating systems, including AlmaLinux, consist of thousands of software items, maintained by distinct communities that address vulnerabilities based on their judgment and timing. Consequently, upgrading these systems often leads to risks of incompatibility, especially with minor version updates that may introduce new features or bug fixes that alter previous functionalities. Cybertrust’s new support option addresses these unique challenges by allowing organizations to sustain compatibility with existing systems while providing updates necessary to correct any security vulnerabilities.

Specific details of the service highlight the following benefits:

• - Reduced Risk of Incompatibility: By avoiding minor version updates that may introduce compatibility issues, the EPA ESU option minimizes potential disruptions during security management.
• - Long-term Operation with Security: Organizations can maintain operational environments without compromising security, ensuring stability over an extended period.
• - Ease of Management: The need for extensive testing and validation of changes decreases significantly. Even under resource constraints, businesses can continue using the same software version without incurring substantial overhead.
• - Flexibility with Upgrades: Companies have the ability to plan upgrades in alignment with their hardware lifecycle and budgeting needs, providing a synchronized path for technology changes.
• - Sustained Compliance: Organizations can uphold security certifications and standards while using the same operating system version for extended periods.

In an era where operational integrity and cybersecurity are non-negotiable, Cybertrust's initiative comes as a timely solution for firms considering the future of their Linux environments, especially those transitioning to AlmaLinux as a successor to CentOS.

About Cybertrust

Founded in 2000, Cybertrust, as Japan's first commercial certification authority, has been providing trust services leveraging cybersecurity expertise and open-source software insights. The company develops platform services for on-premise, cloud, and embedded systems and aims to ensure the reliability of services provided by customers across various sectors, including IoT.

With a mantra of providing trustworthiness for all aspects of life, Cybertrust continues to drive innovation in IT infrastructure and aims for a safer society through its high-level expertise and neutrality in technology. For more details about the initiative and Cybertrust’s extended support options for AlmaLinux, visit Cybertrust's official release.