endpoint isolation

Endpoint isolation is a security strategy used to protect networks by removing non-compliant or vulnerable devices from the network. In the context of Windows 10 end-of-support, West Virginia University plans to remove all university-managed Windows 10 PCs from its network by October 1, 2025, as a last-resort enforcement step. This action aims to safeguard systems, research data, and patient information. The university has been upgrading to Windows 11-capable hardware over two years, and exemptions are rare. This example highlights how endpoint isolation can be applied in enterprise IT to enforce security policies and mitigate risks from outdated operating systems.