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F5 API Security

Secure your APIs anywhere.

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Overview

F5 provides API security through its BIG-IP and NGINX platforms. The solutions offer discovery, visibility, and protection for APIs, whether they are deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or at the edge. It combines the capabilities of a robust API gateway with advanced security features.

✨ Key Features

  • API Discovery
  • API Gateway Functionality
  • OWASP API Security Top 10 Protection
  • Behavioral Anomaly Detection
  • Bot Protection

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Deep integration with F5's application delivery controller (ADC) technology
  • Strong performance and scalability
  • Flexible deployment options (hardware, software, cloud)

Unique Value: Delivers carrier-grade performance and security for APIs, backed by decades of experience in application delivery.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) API gateway security Securing legacy and modern applications API traffic management

✅ Best For

  • Large enterprises with complex, hybrid environments
  • Financial services and telecommunications
  • High-traffic web applications

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Small teams looking for a simple, developer-first tool
  • Organizations without existing F5 or NGINX deployments

🏆 Alternatives

Imperva Akamai Cloudflare Citrix

Offers a more integrated solution for organizations already using F5 for load balancing and application delivery, providing a single point of control.

💻 Platforms

Web API On-Premise Appliance

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

F5 BIG-IP NGINX CI/CD tools SIEM platforms

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Live Chat
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ SOC 2 ✓ HIPAA ✓ BAA Available ✓ GDPR ✓ ISO 27001 ✓ SSO ✓ SOC 2 ✓ ISO 27001 ✓ Common Criteria ✓ FIPS 140-2

💰 Pricing

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✓ 30-day free trial

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