Cloud developer platform launches free firewall protection

DigitalOcean, the cloud platform for software developers is launching a free Cloud Firewalls service to reduce the potential attack surface. Developers can deploy the service quickly without installing or configuring any software, and are able to define what ports are visible on their cloud servers -- known as Droplets -- to minimize risk. "We are committed to helping developers build great software. This includes offering a simple and automated way to secure their infrastructure," says Julia Austin, CTO of DigitalOcean. "Teams of engineers depend on DigitalOcean to stay true to our commitment to simplicity, and Cloud Firewalls ensures they can… [Continue Reading]