Application Modernization Solutions

Confidently Deliver and Secure Modern Apps on Kubernetes

In early Kubernetes deployments, simple tools suffice. But as services scale, complexity, performance issues, and security gaps grow. F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) offers comprehensive solutions for Kubernetes environments to deliver and secure applications and APIs with speed, reliability and predictability—reducing incidents and enabling faster response.

F5 provides end-to-end traffic management and security for Kubernetes, supporting cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. It safeguards against modern threats—including AI risks—and supports everything from microservices to global, multi-cluster deployments. Teams gain robust tools to deliver applications securely and reliably at any scale. From developers shifting left to cloud architects designing for scale, F5 is your trusted partner.

Benefits

Deliver modern apps and APIs

F5 enables high-performance application delivery in Kubernetes environments at scale. NGINX Ingress Controller and NGINX Gateway Fabric manage ingress, APIs, and service connectivity for modern microservices-based applications. BIG-IP extends workloads globally across clusters and clouds, providing delivery and security services for containerized applications.

Strengthen Security

F5 protects every service running inside Kubernetes with NGINX App Protect. With NGINX One, platform teams gain centralized control and visibility, eliminating blind spots and reducing risk across clusters and clouds. F5 AI Gateway ensures secure interactions between AI applications running in Kubernetes and external LLMs.

Gain Full Observability

F5 ensures observability across Kubernetes environments with integrated metrics, logs, and traces. NGINX Ingress Controller and Gateway Fabric provide rich telemetry, while NGINX One centralizes visibility. Support for Open Telemetry (OTEL) ensures vendor-neutral observability. With F5, teams gain real-time insights that matter.

Achieve Control

NGINX One simplifies Kubernetes operations with unified management, control, and visibility for your fleet of NGINX Ingress Controller and NGINX Gateway Fabric instances.

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Traffic Management for modern apps

Modern, microservices-based applications and APIs running in containers need lightweight, cloud-native traffic management. F5 NGINX is well suited for these environments, helping platform teams standardize routing across and within clusters, streamline rollouts, and reduce operational overhead.

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Security for modern apps

Microservices-based apps and APIs evolve fast, creating new vulnerabilities. F5 NGINX App Protect is a lightweight, high-performance WAF designed to enforce security for these modern workloads running in Kubernetes environments. Reduce risk early, and ensure security is embedded throughout your delivery lifecycle by integrating into DevOps workflows.

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Protect AI workloads

Kubernetes is the foundation for AI workloads—but delivering them securely and efficiently is critical. F5 AI Gateway protects against injection attacks, data leaks, and model abuse.

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Extend BIG-IP into Kubernetes

Enable secure, automated, and scalable application delivery and security for Kubernetes with F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services (CIS).

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Resources

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Kubernetes Ingress Controller Deployment and Security with F5 NGINX

Learn how to deploy, configure, manage, secure, and monitor your Kubernetes Ingress controller with F5 NGINX to deliver apps and APIs on-premises and in the cloud.

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