EPOCH+ 2038 safe™

In the same way that ISO 27001 or SOC2 defines best practice for information security and PCI DSS safeguards payment data, EPOCH+ 2038 safe™ sets the world’s definitive standard for protecting systems from the Year 2038 timestamp overflow.

On 19 January 2038 at 03:14:07 UTC, all 32-bit Unix time values will exceed their maximum limit, triggering unpredictable behaviour and failures in vulnerable systems. The impact will extend across software, embedded devices, databases, and mission-critical infrastructure.

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EPOCH+ 2038 safe™, Build, Audit, and Certify Your Resilience

The EPOCH+ 2038 safe™ standard is more than just a guideline — it’s a comprehensive, certifiable framework for future-proofing your systems against one of the most overlooked digital risks of our time.

We provide structured, practical pathways for both developers and organisations to prepare for the Year 2038 timestamp overflow, with a focus on:

  • Identifying at-risk systems and codebases through proven scanning and assessment methodologies.
  • Implementing compliant, future-proof time handling using industry best practices.
  • Validating resilience through independent audits and peer-reviewed testing.
  • Ensuring long-term operational continuity across all layers of your infrastructure.

Whether you’re coding the next generation of applications or safeguarding decades-old systems, EPOCH+ 2038 safe™ certification signals to clients, regulators, and partners that you meet a globally recognised benchmark, on par with standards like ISO 27001 and PCI DSS.

Get certified. Protect your systems. Lead by example.
Join the growing community of businesses and developers aligning with the EPOCH+ 2038 safe™ global standard.

Foundation Certification

Understand the 2038 problem, its impact, and the compliance pathway.

1 hour course (free)
Auditor Certification

Master the audit framework to assess and validate 2038 compliance in any organisation (coming May 2026).

Developer Certification

Learn safe date/time handling, migration techniques, and coding standards.

2 hour course (free)
Architect Certification

Design and implement large-scale, future-proof infrastructure strategies (coming March 2026).

We’re Leading the Legacy Time Resilience Movement

The Legacy Systems Foundation introduces the EPOCH+ 2038 Safe™ Standard, a comprehensive framework designed to help developers and organisations audit, assess, and future-proof legacy systems against the Year 2038 problem.

Our Standard outlines the principles, compliance requirements, and practical strategies for implementing resilient time handling across codebases and infrastructure. It serves as both a reference and a roadmap for teams seeking to certify their systems as future-proof.

Step-by-step guidance for identifying at-risk systems
Code scanning and auditing methodologies aligned with the standard
Migration patterns and test suites for safe date-time management
Developer-focused tutorials and community resources

Access the full EPOCH+ 2038 Safe™ Standard and join thousands of organizations adopting the standard to secure their systems for decades to come.

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