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title: CIQ Bridge - Solution Brief
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### Solution Brief

## CIQ Bridge

CIQ Bridge offers a lifeline by providing extended support and a strategic migration path to Rocky Linux.

CIQ Bridge ensures your CentOS system remain secure, compliant, and fully operational for up to an additional four years. This extended support covers critical security updates and provides peace of mind beyond the official end-of-life date.

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#### Key highlights

## What is covered

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##### Security Extension

Get four more years of critical security patches (CVSS 7+) for CentOS 7 beyond its end-of-life.

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##### Migration Flexibility

Transition to Rocky Linux on your own timeline with expert guidance and support.

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##### Expert Support

Backed by the CIQ team, including the CentOS co-founder, for stability, compliance, and troubleshooting.

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##### Custom Enhancements

Advanced support available for newer kernels, additional packages, and tailored backporting needs.

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