F5 Launches ADSP Program to Unify Multicloud Security

F5 expands its Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) Partner Program with seven strategic technology allies — AppViewX, CrowdStrike, DigiCert, Kasm Technologies, Keyfactor, MazeBolt, and OPSWAT — to simplify multicloud security and accelerate the delivery of enterprise digital services.

This initiative arises as a response to the growing difficulties organizations face when they deploy technologies across dispersed ecosystems that demand high interoperability and performance levels. According to F5, the central purpose is to provide "a unified base for application delivery and security," which allows clients to innovate with greater speed and cover operational capacity gaps. The company defines this launch as a strategy to "foster a sophisticated ecosystem of technology partners that extend the capabilities of this platform," facilitating informed decisions regarding IT infrastructure.

Managing hybrid and multicloud environments presents significant obstacles regarding operational consistency and regulatory compliance. The ADSP Partner Program addresses these issues through a two-tier structure: Member Partners, who access self-service resources, and Select Partners, positioned to offer advanced technical alignment and strategic integrations.

F5 formalized the incorporation of the seven inaugural partners into the Select category. The collaboration seeks to validate interoperable solutions that reduce operational complexity. 

According to the technical documentation of the program, this synergy results in accelerated technology adoption and optimized business outcomes by ensuring that security and application delivery tools function cohesively from the endpoint to the network edge.

Technical Integrations 

The program deployment relies on the specific capabilities each of the seven partners contributes to the F5 ADSP ecosystem. The following details outline the technical integrations and their operational implications:

F5 indicates that AppViewX collaborates with the company to automate certificate management, network configuration, and workflow orchestration. The integration of its solutions with ADSP allows companies to optimize operations and ensure regulatory compliance. This technical alignment facilitates an agile digital transformation by reducing manual intervention in critical network processes.

The alliance with CrowdStrike integrates the CrowdStrike Falcon platform into ADSP to offer protection based on AI for web traffic and applications. This convergence extends detection, intelligence, and response capabilities against threats from the endpoint to the application edge, enabling unified security in hybrid infrastructures.

DigiCert expands the security capabilities of F5 through the integration of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital identity validation technology. Together, the organizations allow clients to protect applications with confidence and manage communications on a large scale. This collaboration focuses on reducing risk and guaranteeing compliance by validating the authenticity of digital entities within the network.

To modernize enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDI), Kasm Technologies combines its desktop and virtual workspace technologies with F5 ADSP. The objective is to provide scalable and secure virtual workspaces, which are essential for maintaining operational continuity and empowering flexible work strategies.

The incorporation of Keyfactor into the ADSP Partner Program centers on automating and simplifying certificate management in F5 BIG-IP and F5 Distributed Cloud Services environments. According to the company, combining Keyfactor PKI and certificate lifecycle automation with the F5 platform allows enterprises to eliminate manual certification tasks, prevent downtime caused by expirations, maintain continuous regulatory compliance, and prepare infrastructures for new cryptographic standards and post-quantum security. IT and security teams gain complete visibility and control through real-time alerts and policy-based workflows without interrupting SSL/TLS offloading or load balancing.

MazeBolt will improve the security capabilities of F5 by integrating its RADAR DDoS testing platform with ADSP. This integration provides automated visibility into incorrect DDoS configurations and vulnerabilities. It allows for proactive protection enhanced by AI before damaging attacks occur, ensuring operational consistency.

Finally, the integration with OPSWAT and its MetaDefender technologies focuses on secure file traffic management. Organizations benefit from protection against threats transmitted via files and the application of regulatory compliance on a large scale. The collaboration reduces cyber risk while maintaining the continuity of critical business operations.

Through this ecosystem, F5 projects establishing an industry standard for unified security, where validated interoperability among providers serves as the driver for business continuity and operational agility in the long term.