Ripple has announced ongoing efforts to bolster the security of the XRP Ledger, with Director of Engineering Vijay Khanna stating that the latest security release is just the beginning. The deployment of XRPL version 3.1.3 marks a significant step, but Khanna emphasized that more upgrades are planned. Ripple's AI-assisted red team has been instrumental in identifying vulnerabilities, disclosing 287 issues on GitHub, with 231 still open and 49 resolved. The recent update focused on security improvements, incorporating findings from AI-assisted reviews and internal assessments. Ripple plans to continue enhancing security through broader attack simulations and improved testing methods before future releases. The company aims to raise the security standards for upcoming XRPL upgrades, ensuring network reliability as the ecosystem grows.