A new class of security-focused cloud platforms promises to bridge this gap, bringing best-practices and regulatory compliance with the convenience of platform as a service (PaaS) Platforms include Datica, Healthcare Blocks and Aptible, all container-based. These companies boast elite security and DevOps teams that work to secure their products and write new features. Services are available at low price points and provide a convenient security framework that allows their customers to focus their development efforts on function rather than security.”]