Security through design: Creating the improved Firewall experience
Vercel redesigns its Firewall UI to unify traffic visibility, rule configuration, and security controls in a single interface aimed at developers, SREs, and security teams.
At Vercel, we believe security should be intuitive, not intimidating. The best security tool is the one that's actually used. It should be clear, useful, and never in the way. But that's not always the norm. Security tooling can often feel like a tradeoff against shipping velocity. When UX is an afterthought, teams leave tools off or in "logging mode" forever, even when risks are high. That's why we've redesigned the Vercel Firewall experience from the ground up. The new UI helps you see more, do more, and feel confident in your app's resilience to attacks. The redesign started with listening.
Users told us: Developers, SREs, and security teams all use the Firewall for maintenance and troubleshooting. They configure rules, monitor traffic, and respond to unusual activity. The new Firewall UI is designed for everyone using Vercel. It surfaces clear, actionable information, simplifies navigation, and helps teams resolve issues quickly when it matters most. The new design brings together visibility, context, and control in one view. The is your high-level control center for the Firewall. It gives you a clear, birds-eye view of your site’s security posture. The traffic chart remains…