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.

BIG-IP APM

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. 

BIG-IP APM with Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator

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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