What If You Didn't Upgrade Your Unsupported Version of Node? And Still Stayed Secure?

The Real Problem Isn’t Old Code—It’s Unsupported Code

You don’t get flagged in a security audit because you’re using Node 16 or 18. You get flagged because those versions aren’t being patched anymore.

Most audit frameworks (PCI, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO) don’t require you to run the newest version, but they require you to run a supported one.

If you could still get patches, CVE coverage, and audit-friendly documentation for Node 16 or 18… would you really need to upgrade before you are ready?

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Enter Node.js NES: Never-Ending Support

HeroDevs offers long-term, drop-in support for Node.js versions that the core team no longer maintains.

• We patch vulnerabilities.
• We help you pass compliance checks.
• We provide support SLAs for real production use, not just hobby projects.

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This Isn’t About Avoiding Modernization

To be clear: some systems need to be modernized. New features. Architecture shifts. Performance wins.

But there are cases where systems just need to stay online, stay safe, and stay compliant until your business is ready for the next step.

If your application:

• Has stable functionality
• Doesn’t need features in Node 20 or 22
• Is tied to a large ecosystem of dependencies
• Is hard to refactor without business disruption
• Is it an older, massive app that is just a security liability and not in active use?\
  
  

Rethinking the Upgrade Cycle

There’s pressure in tech to always move fast, stay ahead, and stay updated.

But the reality is that most of the world runs on software that is not flashy or new. It’s software that works.

With NES, you can protect it as it deserves and plan your migration on your terms.

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