F5 on Amazon Web Services (AWS)

CHALLENGE

Difficulty authenticating user access and a lack of protection against potential security threats.

SOLUTION

Identity Federation and Single Sign-On (SSO), 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.     

CHALLENGE

Need to control the users and devices that can access an application while simplifying security management to allow third party access.

SOLUTION

Secure access (SSL VPN) to AWS for employees, contractors, and partners. Integration with existing identity infrastructure.

OUTCOMES

•  Secure access with SAML for apps on AWS.

•  Federated identity with existing AD and SAML IdP for apps on AWS.

•  Endpoint security inspection and SSL VPN to secure remote access to apps on AWS

•  Per app, SSL VPN, and combined client-side integrity validations.

•  Increased availability by deploying F5 into multiple AWS regions.

CHALLENGE

Need better application uptime and resiliency while improving control and flexibility.

SOLUTION

Local and BIG-IP DNS and SSL offload and intercept, available via  bring your own license (BYOL), utility, or subscription licensing models.

OUTCOMES

•  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.