Ruby on Rails Security Maintenance
Most security incidents in web applications don’t need a clever attacker. They need a known vulnerability in a dependency that nobody got around to updating. Security maintenance is about closing those gaps continuously, before they become a problem.
What can go wrong
- Ruby and Rails versions that no longer receive security patches
- Gems with published vulnerabilities that stay in the
Gemfile.lockfor months - Outdated JavaScript packages, base images and system libraries
- Security advisories that land in someone’s inbox and are never acted on
- Updates postponed because nobody is sure what they might break
What we do
- Monitor advisories. We follow security advisories for Ruby, Rails, your gems and JavaScript packages, and check which ones actually affect your application.
- Patch quickly. Critical fixes are prepared and shipped fast, routine updates on a regular schedule.
- Automate the routine. Dependency scanning with tools like
bundler-auditand Brakeman runs in your Continuous Integration pipeline, so new issues are found on every change. - Keep versions supported. We keep Ruby and Rails on supported versions through step-by-step upgrades, so security patches keep coming.
- Update safely. Every update goes through your test suite and your Continuous Delivery pipeline - which is why we care about Test Driven Development.
- Look beyond the app. Base images, operating system packages, TLS configuration and secrets handling are part of the picture too.
Summary
Security maintenance is not a one-off project, it is a habit. We take care of it for you, so known vulnerabilities get fixed in days, not months. It is also a core part of our maintenance retainer, and if you need a deeper look at your security posture, we offer security audits as well.
Want your Rails application kept patched and secure? Get in touch.