Overview

F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is a secure, flexible, high-performance access management proxy solution that manages global access to your network, cloud, applications, and APIs. It enables zero-trust access for all apps—legacy and modern—with highly scalable identity- and context-based access controls. APM simplifies and centralizes access to all apps, APIs, and data, providing a secure yet user-friendly experience regardless of user location or app hosting environment.

Features

Zero Trust Access

• Deploy zero-trust model validation based on granular context.
• Secure every app access request with identity-aware proxy. Single Sign-On (SSO) and Access Federation
• Integrate with existing SSO and identity federation solutions.
• Enable users to access all business apps via a single login. OAuth 2.0 and OIDC Support
• Simplify access authorization from trusted third-party identity providers.
• Support social login with providers like Google, LinkedIn, Okta, and Azure AD. Robust Endpoint Security
• Perform device security and integrity checks.
• Deliver per-app VPN access without user intervention. F5 Access Guard
• Browser-based extension for continuous device posture checks.
• Coordinate with APM for ongoing security. Step-up Authentication
• Request additional forms of authentication based on device location or data sensitivity.
• Support multi-factor authentication (MFA). Mobile Device Management Integration
• Integrate with leading MDM and enterprise mobility management (EMM) solutions.
• Support solutions like VMware Horizon ONE (AirWatch), Microsoft Intune, and IBM MaaS360. Secure Remote Access
• Gain end-to-end data encryption with customized authentication and access control.
• Enable granular control over corporate network access with per-app VPN. Visual Policy Editor (VPE)
• Design and manage granular access control policies with an advanced graphical interface.
• Simplify policy creation and management. Access Guided Configuration
• Onboard legacy apps and deploy Azure AD Conditional Access policies with a single interface.
• Centralize authentication for cloud-native, SaaS, and on-prem apps. Integration with Third-Party Risk Assessment Engines
• Leverage third-party UEBA and risk engines via REST APIs.
• Inform policy-based access controls for layered security.

Benefits

• Enhanced Security: Provides robust protection with zero-trust access and comprehensive endpoint security.
• Simplified Management: Centralizes access management and integrates with existing SSO and identity solutions.
• Improved User Experience: Offers seamless access to all apps with single sign-on and social login support.
• Operational Efficiency: Streamlines policy creation and management with visual tools and guided configuration.
• Flexibility: Supports a wide range of deployment scenarios and integrates with various MDM and EMM solutions.