Overview

F5 Distributed Cloud API Security is a comprehensive solution designed to discover, govern, and protect APIs across various environments. It leverages AI and machine learning to provide deep insights, identify shadow APIs, and block API attacks in real time. This SaaS-based service ensures robust security throughout the API lifecycle, from development to production.

Features and Benefits

API Discovery and Mapping

• Automatically discovers and maps all API endpoints associated with your applications.
• Reduces manual tracking and configuration efforts by generating OpenAPI spec files. Real-Time Threat Detection and Mitigation
• Identifies and blocks API attacks in real time using AI/ML-based detection.
• Protects against OWASP API Top 10 threats and other vulnerabilities. Comprehensive API Governance
• Monitors and enforces security policies across all environments, including cloud, on-premises, and edge.
• Ensures consistent security standards and compliance with regulations like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. Data Exposure Management
• Tags and reports on sensitive data, including PII and compliance-related data types.
• Limits, masks, or blocks APIs from exposing sensitive information. Integration with CI/CD Pipelines
• Seamlessly integrates into API code repositories for early detection of vulnerabilities.
• Ensures security is embedded throughout the API development lifecycle. Detailed Visibility and Reporting
• Provides rich insights and analytics through a SaaS-based portal.
• Enhances threat analysis and forensics with comprehensive data on API communications. Flexible Deployment Options
• Supports deployment across public clouds, on-premises data centers, and F5 Global PoPs.
• Offers a scalable solution to meet diverse security needs.