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      STACKIT Unified Firewall is now Generally Available

      Section titled “STACKIT Unified Firewall is now Generally Available”

      STACKIT Unified Firewall on project level, reaches General availability! Designed as a “single pane of glass,” UFW provides a single, intuitive interface for managing all network security settings, aggregating ACLs, public IPs, and security groups to reduce complexity and minimize risk.

      Features

      • New - Project-Level Rule Export: Instantly export your firewall rules to streamline security audits and compliance reporting.
      • New - EU02 Region Support: UFW availability has expanded to the EU02 region.
      • Centralized Dashboard: Gain a unified view of all network security settings in one place.
      • API-First Design: Automate workflows using our robust GoLang-based API, featuring full CRUD capabilities.
      • Built-in RBAC: Ensure strict enforcement of user permissions with integrated role-based access control.
      • Available at No Additional Cost: UFW is offered as a free tier service, enhancing the value of the STACKIT platform.

      What’s next?

      We are continuously evolving to simplify your security workflows. Coming soon:

      • Organization-Level Dashboard: A global, read-only overview of firewall rules inside Folders and SNAs, allowing you to check and export configurations across multiple projects.
      • Terraform & CLI Integration: Direct integration into the STACKIT Terraform Provider and CLI to fully support your Infrastructure as Code (IaC) workflows.

      First steps

      • Access GA: Start using UFW directly within the STACKIT Portal today.
      • Documentation: Explore the official UFW Documentation to learn how to configure and manage your firewall settings.
    • announcement

      STACKIT Unified Firewall is now available as Public Preview

      Section titled “STACKIT Unified Firewall is now available as Public Preview”

      We are excited to announce the Beta (Public Preview) of the STACKIT Unified Firewall (UFW)! Designed as a “single pane of glass” for network security, the Unified Firewall reduces complexity and the risk of misconfigurations by aggregating all ACLs, public IPs, and security groups into one centralized dashboard. UFW provides a single, intuitive interface that empowers you to easily maintain a secure and compliant environment.

      Features

      • Centralized Dashboard: Gain a unified view of all your project firewall rules in one place, minimizing administrative overhead and the risk of misconfigurations.
      • API-First Design: Automate and integrate UFW into your existing workflows using our robust GoLang-based API, featuring full CRUD capabilities.
      • Built-in RBAC: Ensure strict enforcement of user permissions with integrated Role-Based Access Control.
      • Available at No Additional Cost: The STACKIT Unified Firewall is offered to all STACKIT customers completely free of charge, enhancing the value of your cloud environment.

      What’s next?

      Our journey to simplify your security workflows is just beginning. Next on our roadmap, we will be delivering:

      • Organization-Level Dashboard: A global, read-only view of firewall rules across all nested folders and projects, complete with CSV export capabilities for faster and easier auditing.
      • Terraform Provider & CLI Integration: To fully support your Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation workflows, we will soon offer direct integration into the STACKIT Terraform Provider and STACKIT CLI.

      First steps

      • Access the Beta: You can start using the UFW Beta directly within the STACKIT Portal today.
      • Documentation: Explore the official UFW Documentation to learn how to configure and manage your firewall settings.