We Spent a Church’s Yearly AI Budget in One Weekend. Here’s What We Found | Ep 224 Published Oct 12, 2026 AI got very good at surfacing security vulnerabilities fast. In this episode of Rock Cast, Jon, Emily, and Nicole share the story behind Rockʼs recent security releases. Jon explains how the team built a series of agents to scan Rockʼs code and why Rockʼs flexibility makes every fix a balancing act. The main takeaway here is that security is a two-way street. The core team is working its hardest to roll out fixes, but they only protect your church once you install them. As a Rock admin, hereʼs your 5 step action plan to make sure your church stays protected and secured: Install security releases when they land. Watch for the red banner on your homepage. Work through the field types guide and move your Lava over. Keep cleaning up predictable IDs. Report security issues through Talos. Rock Partners We are thankful for our Rock Partners and their support of the Rock Community. Visit their websites through the link above to learn how they can help your ministry and confirm that those you work with are as invested in the success of Rock as you are! Quick Links Read the field types guide, Safely Turn On Field Validation, and block time on your calendar to test. Learn how the Community and the Rock team share the work of Keeping Rock Secure. Visit the release notes to catch up on the latest security updates. Check out Talos, our new tool for reporting security issues to the core team.