Overview

F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) is a high-performance, stateful, full-proxy network security module designed to protect data centers from a wide range of threats. It provides advanced protection against massive and complex DDoS attacks, ensuring the security and availability of critical applications and services. AFM leverages machine learning, dynamic signatures, and comprehensive monitoring to detect and mitigate threats effectively.

Features

Advanced DDoS Protection

• Mitigates massive and complex DDoS attacks.
• Uses machine learning to detect and respond to abnormal traffic patterns. Dynamic Signatures
• Identifies and blocks bad traffic and actors.
• Creates and deploys signatures specific to detected threats. Behavioral Monitoring
• Monitors server health and stress levels.
• Initiates mitigations based on deviations from normal activity. Full Proxy Capabilities
• Inspects all incoming connections and server responses.
• Mitigates threats based on security and protocol parameters. SSL Inspection
• Decrypts SSL traffic to identify hidden attacks.
• Maintains high throughput and performance. Comprehensive Security Suite
• Integrates firewall, DDoS mitigation, DNS security, and intrusion protection systems.
• Consolidates security functions onto a single platform. High-Volume Logging
• Supports SNMP, SIP, DNS, and IPFIX collectors.
• Protects log servers from being overwhelmed. Centralized Management
• Provides actionable visibility and reporting.
• Simplifies configuration with service-oriented security policies.

Benefits

• Enhanced Security: Protects against a wide range of network and application threats.
• Improved Performance: Maintains high throughput and performance even during attacks.
• Operational Efficiency: Simplifies security management with centralized control and dynamic threat response.
• Scalability: Scales to protect large and complex network environments.
• Comprehensive Protection: Offers a unified solution for firewall, DDoS, DNS, and intrusion protection.