f5 BIG-IP access policy manager

Zero Trust begins with secure access to all apps

F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) secures, simplifies, and centralizes access to all applications, APIs, and data, enabling a highly secure yet user-friendly experience.

No matter where users are located or where their applications are hosted, BIG-IP APM enforces Zero Trust security, integrates with identity providers, and delivers adaptive authentication, ensuring seamless and secure access for modern enterprises.

Why choose F5 BIG-IP APM?

F5 BIG-IP APM delivers unmatched security by enforcing Zero Trust model validation, ensuring every application access request is secured with identity-aware authentication and authorisation.

It provides comprehensive access control, supporting single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), per-app VPN, and identity federation to streamline and enhance security. Offering flexible deployment across software, cloud, and hardware, it seamlessly integrates with hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Advanced endpoint security features continuously monitor device posture, integrate with MDM solutions, and enable step-up authentication when additional verification is needed. Granular policy management is made simple with the Visual Policy Editor (VPE), allowing intuitive access policy creation and centralised control.

Key Benefits of F5 BIG-IP APM

Unmatched Security

Deploys Zero Trust model validation, securing every application access request with identity-aware authentication and authorisation.

Comprehensive Access Control

Supports single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), per-app VPN, and identity federation to simplify and enhance security.

Flexible Deployment

Available in software, cloud, and hardware options, ensuring seamless integration with hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Advanced Endpoint Security

Performs continuous device posture checks, integrates with MDM solutions, and enables step-up authentication when additional verification is required.

Granular Policy Management

Provides a Visual Policy Editor (VPE) for intuitive access policy creation and centralised management.

Highly Scalable

Supports up to 1 million access sessions on a single BIG-IP device and up to 2 million on a VIPRION chassis, ensuring reliability under heavy demand.

Expert insight

Future-Proofing your ADC

In our blog you can read why F5 expert Stephen Mellon and FullProxy CEO Ewan Ferguson believe F5’s BIG-IP is a critical product for every business looking to enhance their cyber security posture.

“With NetScaler’s looming end-of-life and F5’s perpetual licensing, deep feature set, customisation abilities, and cloud integration, BIG-IP presents a compelling option to consider for application delivery and control.”

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f5 BIG-IP access policy manager

Zero Trust begins with secure access to all apps

Why choose F5 BIG-IP APM?