F5 Hands on Lab & Architect Panel – Boston

Please come prepared with your laptop and your most pressing questions. Some of F5's experts will be available to assist you and your peers in solving your biggest challenges and developing solutions. Nothing is off the table. Additionally, listen to Corey Marshall discuss AI security in the new quantum computing reality and participate in a lab focused on securing your web applications

Join F5 and a lineup of technical experts for an immersive day of insight, learning and networking – hosted at Level 00 one of the most unique experieintial venues in the Boston area. This session is designed for security leaders and architects who want to stay ahead of modern threats and prepare their infrastructure for the next era of AI driven risk  

Agenda Highlights

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Securing the AI-Driven Attack Surface & Preparing for the Quantum Dawn 
Corey Marshall, Senior Solutions Architect, F5 
Explore how AI and quantum computing are changing the threat landscape—and what steps security teams must take now to prepare. 

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Deploying F5 at the Edge: Cloud WAF, Bot Mitigation & API Protection
Rich Schaller, Director, Distributed Cloud
Dive into F5’s edge capabilities to simplify, secure, and scale your app infrastructure.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Networking Lunch and discussion on F5's Application Study Tool
Fuel up with great food while connecting with peers and F5 experts.

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
F5 expert panel featuring Tony Marfil, Corey Marshall, Richard Schaller, & more!
Ask us anything - AI got you down? iRules not working? Bring your most gnarly questions!

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hands on Lab
Lab participants will dive right into Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) within F5 Distributed Cloud. Participants will be hands-on, deploying and managing a Web Application Firewall, while gaining experience with F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense and Malicious Users. Participants will also understand the benefits of continual application scanning to ensure security posture.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Level 99 Free Play + Refreshments
Unwind with arcade-style games and networking in a one-of-a-kind space

Why Attend?

• Gain real-world strategies to protect against today’s most sophisticated threats
• Get early insight into F5’s AI-era innovations
• Experience an interactive lab designed to strengthen your security stack
• Connect with local industry peers in a relaxed, tech-forward environment
• Spots are limited—register now to secure your seat!