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F5 Named a Leader in GigaOm’s 2024 Radar Report for Application and API Security

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Greg Maudsley
Published January 28, 2025

We’re excited to announce that F5 Distributed Cloud Web App and API Protection (WAAP) has been recognized as a Leader and Fast Mover in GigaOm’s Radar for Application and API Security, positioning F5 among the most innovative and mature application security companies. This recognition underscores our continued commitment to delivering best-in-class, hybrid and multicloud app and API security and delivery solutions to support organizations constantly evolving and increasingly complex application demands. The report highlights our focus on optimizing and protecting applications across diverse customer environments while remaining at the forefront of security innovation.

F5 Distributed Cloud WAAP has been recognized recognized as a Leader and Fast Mover in GigaOm’s Radar for Application and API Security, positioning F5 among the most innovative and mature application security companies.

So what sets F5 apart?

The report states that, “F5 Distributed Cloud WAAP leverages advanced AI and machine learning capabilities to provide real-time threat detection and automated response, offering a distinctive approach that balances robust protection with operational simplicity.”

There are several key areas where F5 excels and differentiates itself including:

  • AI-enhanced vulnerability detection: Leveraging the power of AI and machine learning, F5 earned an excellent score for its real-time vulnerability detection capabilities. By continuously monitoring and analyzing client behavior, our solution can proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks. Leveraging multiple data inputs and AI models, we ensure our platform adapts to emerging threats, providing evolving protection that meets the dynamic needs of modern app and API security.
  • Comprehensive metadata evaluation: F5 also scored highly for our ability to leverage a diverse range of metadata sources for enhanced threat detection. Our platform evaluates client behavior, user analysis, IP reputation, and threat campaign data to detect and prevent complex app and API security threats. F5 turns metadata into actionable security intelligence, with continuous threat scoring and customizable response capabilities, strengthening the overall efficacy and protection for our customers.
  • Advanced bot management: F5’s Distributed Cloud Bot Defense, part of the Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) capabilities of the platform, earned top marks for our sophisticated and comprehensive bot detection and mitigation solution. Our ability to accurately differentiate between human users, good bots, and bad bots—especially those that mimic human behavior—ensure superior efficacy and protection against a wide range of automated threats.

Broad applicability across industries

F5’s leadership in app and API security is reflected in the broad applicability of our Distributed Cloud WAAP solution across industries such as finance, healthcare, e-commerce, government, and technology. Our platform’s comprehensive features, including AI-powered WAF, bot management, API discovery and protection, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) mitigation, make it an ideal choice for organizations looking to safeguard their complex digital environments.

Whether protecting web apps, securing APIs, preventing data breaches, mitigating bot attacks, or ensuring compliance with industry regulations, F5’s solution meets the diverse security needs of organizations large and small. Our flexibility and scalability allow deployment across on-premises, hybrid, and multicloud environments, adapting to varied architectures and security requirements.

Looking ahead

As F5 continues to innovate and evolve, we remain committed to enhancing our solutions with cutting-edge capabilities, from AI-driven threat detection to continuous improvements in bot and automation management. This recognition from GigaOm is a testament to our dedication to supporting a better digital world—delivering comprehensive, adaptive security in support of our customers' increasingly complex modern app environments.

Stay tuned as we continue to lead the way in application and API security.

Get the full report here and learn more about F5 Distributed Cloud WAAP or see it in action via this interactive demo.