Just three years ago, Drupal was a little-known, open source content management system (CMS) predominately used by nonprofits and small businesses who were enticed by the ability to create dynamic content for free using Drupal’s open source software platform. Since then, Drupal has become a staggering success with thousands of professional and casual users around the world.
Drupal’s Massive Appeal to Companies
The list of entities using Drupal includes large companies, like Sony and Warner Brothers. Organizations such as Human Rights Watch and the federal government’s Recovery.gov use Drupal too. The reasons for Drupal’s widespread appeal are many. Aside from being completely free to use, Drupal’s open source nature encourages active enhancement by thousands of developers around the world. The bottom line is simple, Drupal is constantly becoming better and better, without costing a dime.
The vibrant Drupal developer community includes dozens of “Drupal Camps” throughout the world, each with hundreds of attendees. Hosted by experienced Drupal users and developers who volunteer their time and knowledge, these camps are designed to foster innovation of the Drupal platform, educate new users, and spread the use of Drupal among web developers.
The Downside of Open Source Platforms
As beneficial as Drupal is when developing and managing your website, it is vulnerable to web application exploitation by malicious hackers. Since the Drupal source code is freely available to anyone, hackers have scoured the code for ways to exploit websites that use Drupal. The result can be devastating, including theft of private company and customer information.
FireHost Helps Secure Open Source Solutions
FireHost specializes in protecting websites and open source applications like Drupal from exploitation by malicious hackers. We use advanced web application firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and intrusion sniffing protocols to prevent attacks and exploitation before it starts. Our industry leading security measures allow you to confidently embrace all the wonderful aspects of Drupal, without the constant worry that accompanies the threat of malicious attacks.
FireHost is firmly dedicated to the idea every business and individual deserves the opportunity to conduct business and express themselves online without the risk of an attack by a hacker. Using Drupal to develop and manage complex website applications, with the security promise of FireHost, provides dynamic content for your website. To get started, contact a FireHost Agent today.
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