The Clock is Ticking: Stay up to date with our F5 Software Countdown

Keeping up to date with your security software is vital. You could be due for an F5 upgrade.

In the rapidly evolving world of network infrastructure, staying current is not just a best practice—it’s a necessity. For F5 users, this means keeping your BIG-IP systems up to date with the latest supported versions. You can find out if you’re due for a an upgrade with our bespoke F5 Software Countdown!

Software currency—the practice of using up-to-date software versions—is a fundamental principle of cybersecurity. By staying current, you ensure that your systems are protected against the latest threats and can leverage the most recent features and improvements.

F5 Software Countdown

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31/12/24

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31/07/25

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31/03/27

August 23, 2024
F5

Future-Proof Your ADC: Why F5 BIG-IP is the Expert Choice

The IT and Cyber Security landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years. One prominent change is Citrix shifting their focus from the load-balancing space to more towards other areas, as evidenced by acquisitions like Wrike, a project management company, and the end-of-sale announcement for NetScaler Perpetual Licenses.

Ewan Ferguson

July 25, 2024
Certificate Management

Wildcard Certificates: The Pros and Cons

Certificate management is a critical part of an organisation’s cyber security that cannot be ignored. Certificates are vital for protecting data transmitted between websites and users. If not properly managed, data could be at significant risk. One certificate option that organisations often consider is wildcard certificates, which provide some benefits but also carry security risks.

Ewan Ferguson

June 18, 2024
Certificate Management

Google’s 90-Day TLS Certificate Limit: What Does It Mean?

Google's announcement to reduce the lifespan of Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates from 398 days to 90 days continues to be a hot topic of discussion among information security professionals, especially those directly involved in replacing and updating certificates. It’s especially frustrating because – although mooted back in April of 2023 – there’s still no confirmed date for its implementation. Yet Chrome browsers account for just over 50% of all UK web traffic (Statista), so there’s no avoiding the impact that this will have.

Ewan Ferguson

February 14, 2024
Cyber Security

F5 Distributed Cloud: Unlock Max Uptime & Security

Meet Donald, our experienced Technical Manager. In this blog post, he takes us through a quick demonstration of F5's Distributed Cloud, showcasing how effortlessly you can ensure maximum uptime and protection for your web applications.

Ewan Ferguson