Securing the Full Application Lifecycle: From Vulnerability Detection to Long-Term Support

Staying secure and compliant can be a constant challenge. For organizations maintaining legacy systems alongside modern applications, the stakes are high: vulnerabilities in outdated code can lead to severe security risks, compliance issues, and operational disruptions. As businesses seek solutions, two strategies stand out—ensuring real-time vulnerability detection and securing long-term support for legacy software.

HeroDevs and Mend.io bring complementary strengths to this arena, offering businesses a unique approach to managing software complexity. While Mend.io enables proactive vulnerability detection and remediation across modern application stacks, HeroDevs provides long-term support for legacy systems that might otherwise be vulnerable due to a lack of updates. Together, these approaches offer a sustainable, secure path forward that helps companies make the most of both new and legacy technologies.

The Legacy Dilemma: To Migrate or To Maintain?

Many organizations face a familiar dilemma: whether to upgrade or maintain their legacy software. According to the 2024 Synopsys OSSRA Report, over 89% of codebases contain components that are more than four years out of date. These legacy components often serve mission-critical functions, yet they expose organizations to known vulnerabilities if left unsupported. However, migrating to the latest versions can require extensive resources and time, disrupting day-to-day operations.

HeroDevs and Mend.io each bring distinct solutions that make this decision easier. HeroDevs’ Never-Ending Support (NES) enables organizations to maintain older systems securely, eliminating the need for constant upgrades. Mend.io, on the other hand, delivers real-time vulnerability detection and remediation, providing a proactive layer of security for current applications. Together, these approaches empower businesses to keep pace with security demands without overhauling their existing infrastructure.

A Holistic Approach: Balancing Real-Time Detection and Long-Term Support

For most organizations, software security requires a layered approach to tackle ongoing and emerging threats. Mend.io’s platform offers real-time scanning to identify vulnerabilities, enabling security teams to mitigate risks before exploitation. This proactive approach reduces the need for manual security management. Mend.io also enhances dependency management, automating processes to maintain continuous compliance and security as applications evolve. 

While Mend.io focuses on immediate security, HeroDevs’ NES provides essential long-term support for legacy systems. NES delivers tailored security patches, ensuring compliance with stringent industry regulations without needing costly upgrades or migrations. It integrates with existing infrastructures to maintain operational efficiency and minimize downtime, allowing businesses to securely continue using their established software

A New Era of Resilient Software

The combined strengths of HeroDevs and Mend.io offer a software resilience mode empowering businesses to make the most of their investments while safeguarding their systems.

Together, HeroDevs and Mend.io present a sustainable, balanced solution that helps organizations stay secure, compliant, and innovative. By meeting both immediate and long-term security needs, companies can confidently navigate an evolving digital landscape and ensure their applications remain an asset, not a liability.

For businesses facing the question of whether to migrate or maintain, the combined strengths of HeroDevs’ NES and Mend.io’s vulnerability management create a roadmap to success, helping teams confidently face the future of software security.

Get Started with Mend.io and HeroDevs for Full-Lifecycle Security

If your organization needs real-time vulnerability detection and proactive security management for your modern application stack, explore Mend.io to learn more about automated, end-to-end dependency management that keeps your applications secure.

For companies maintaining critical legacy systems that need ongoing, reliable support, HeroDevs’ Never-Ending Support is your solution for secure, long-term protection that allows you to keep trusted software in place, without compromising security or compliance.

Start securing your full application lifecycle today with HeroDevs and Mend.io—two solutions, one resilient path forward.

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