Can You Afford The Total Cost Of Free Java
Security Boulevard, Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
If you're considering running Java on a free JVM distribution without commercial, support, you have to assess the cost of free Java. Part of that calculation is the likelihood of a vulnerability being exploited and the consequences of an exploit.
In this post you will learn:
- The meantime to exploit a Java vulnerability was just five days in 2023
- Regulations like GDPR levy stiff fines for acting improperly after a data breach
- Azul is the only Java provider other than Oracle that provides regular security updates that enterprises can apply quickly to avoid attacks
When assessing risk, there are two basic calculations:
- How likely is something to happen?
- What are the consequences if something does happen?
If you're considering running Java on a free JVM distribution without commercial, support, you have to answer both of these questions.