APP PROTECTION
CHALLENGE
Protecting web applications and data from both known and unknown cyber-threats to prevent app downtime, lost revenue, and damage to your brand’s reputation.
SOLUTION
F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition and F5 Advanced WAF.
OUTCOMES
• Secure access with SAML for apps on Alibaba Cloud.
• Federated identity with existing AD and SAML IdP for apps on Alibaba Cloud.
• Endpoint security inspection and SSL VPN to secure remote access to apps on Alibaba Cloud.
• Per app, SSL VPN, and combined client-side integrity validations.
• Increased availability by deploying F5 into multiple Alibaba Cloud regions.
APP IDENTITY
CHALLENGE
Difficulty authenticating user access and a lack of protection against potential security threats.
SOLUTION
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM), F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM).
OUTCOMES
• Strengthen security posture via device checks, multi-factor authentication, up-leveling authentication, and AD integration.
• Consolidate and centralize security across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Streamline access through federation and SSO across applications.
• Redirect traffic with context-aware, user, and device-based rules.
• Reduce configuration complexity with simplified deployment.
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APP ACCESS
CHALLENGE
Need to control the users and devices that can access an application while simplifying security management to allow third-party access.
SOLUTION
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) secures access (SSL VPN) to Alibaba Cloud for employees, contractors, and partners. Integration with existing identity infrastructure.
OUTCOMES
• Secure access with SAML for apps on Alibaba Cloud.
• Federated identity with existing AD and SAML IdP for apps on Alibaba Cloud.
• Endpoint security inspection and SSL VPN to secure remote access to apps on Alibaba Cloud.
• Per app, SSL VPN, and combined client-side integrity validations.
• Increased availability by deploying F5 into multiple Alibaba Cloud regions.
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APP AVAILABILITY
CHALLENGE
Need better application uptime and resiliency while improving control and flexibility.
SOLUTION
BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and BIG-IP DNS
OUTCOMES
• Provide intelligent local and global load balancing to ensure an optimized end-user experience.
• Deliver customer SLAs and enable business continuity.
• Monitor and dynamically respond to issues.
• Protect applications and user identities through DNS services and advanced traffic management.
• Enable the use of F5 in the automated toolchain without writing code or managing a server.