DrupalCamp’s mission is to bring Drupal users and developers of all levels together to discuss and connect with other Drupal enthusiasts.

A variety of topics will be covered by great Drupal experts attending the conference:

• Accelerated Grid Theming – NineSixty, by Nathan Smith and Todd Nienkerk
• Theming from a Developer’s Perspective, by Lauren Roth
• Is Drupal Right for My Website, by Lee Raney

FireHost will be speaking about Drupal’s vulnerabilities and offer suggestions on how to secure your Drupal installation at the closing presentation, so make sure you stick around for the whole event. You can view the full event schedule here.

Registration is only $30, so reserve your spot at drupalcampdallas.org today.

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.

Drupal is a powerful and popular open source CMS (content management system) which enables users to build and showcase dynamic website applications. Becoming a favored tool in website development, Drupal is utilized by thousands of companies, such as Yahoo, Warner Bros, and The New York Observer. Equipped with a powerful blend of features, Drupal supports a variety of websites ranging from personal weblogs to large community-driven websites.

By using Drupal plug-ins, your website can provide beneficial features such as an internet forum, blogging platform, customizable layouts, individual user accounts, RSS feeds, and many more exciting possibilities. Since Drupal is an open source application, it is completely free to use, making it essentially a “priceless” CMS.

As with all open source applications however, security can be a drawback. Since Drupal’s code is readily available to anyone, hackers have an easy opportunity for exploitation and malicious attacks. If your hosting provider doesn’t provide adequate protection and prevention, your website will be at risk. Traditional firewalls only provide network-layer protection, leaving website applications vulnerable to exploitation. FireHost addresses this security risk by providing three layers of application security.

For our clients, this means an easily managed and content-rich website thanks to Drupal, and the “sleep at night” confidence which comes with FireHost secure hosting. More information on secure Drupal hosting is available on our website.