Welcome to the first edition of Security Monday, a new series from the QueueForge Security Team where we share updates about infrastructure security, operational security, monitoring, and the processes we use to protect our platform.
Security is not something that can be added at the end of a project. It has to be part of the entire development and operations process. With this series, we want to provide insights into the work that happens behind the scenes to keep QueueForge secure and reliable.
As announced in Future Friday #2, we recently deployed new servers that will become an important part of our future infrastructure.
While these systems provide additional capacity and flexibility, deploying new infrastructure is only the first step. A significant part of our current work focuses on securing these systems before they take on production workloads.
We are currently performing extensive hardening of the new servers. This includes reviewing system configurations, reducing unnecessary attack surface, improving access controls, and establishing security baselines that can be applied consistently across the infrastructure.
To support this process, we are using industry recognized standards such as the CIS Benchmarks while also applying our own experience and internal security requirements.
In parallel, we are working on a broader security improvement plan for QueueForge. The goal is to strengthen the security of our existing website and internal services while preparing them for migration to the new infrastructure.
This work includes improving monitoring capabilities, reviewing existing configurations, evaluating operational procedures, and identifying areas where additional safeguards can be introduced.
We are also introducing new internal security standards. One example is a structured audit process that will include regular monthly security reviews. These reviews will help us identify weaknesses earlier, verify that security controls remain effective, and ensure that security remains an ongoing process rather than a one time task.
While much of this work is not directly visible to users, it forms an important part of building a reliable platform that can continue to grow over time.
Highlights of the Week
- Started hardening the new server infrastructure.
- Applied security guidance based on CIS Benchmarks and internal requirements.
- Created a plan for improving the security of existing services.
- Reviewed monitoring and operational security processes.
- Introduced plans for monthly security audits and reviews.
Looking Ahead
Over the coming weeks, we will continue hardening the new infrastructure and begin transferring security improvements to existing systems and services.
Future editions of Security Monday will cover additional topics related to infrastructure security, monitoring, operational security, and the lessons we learn while building QueueForge.
See you next Monday,
The QueueForge Security Team
