F5
Squad Cybersolutions combines the cybersecurity expertise of the Squad Group with F5 technologies to protect large organizations, from data centers to multi-cloud and micro-services.
Global leader in application security and performance
Founded in 1996 and based in Seattle, F5, Inc. has established itself as the undisputed global leader in application delivery and application security.
Faced with exploding traffic and the challenges of digital transformation, F5 guarantees the availability and security of applications everywhere, relying on 7,000 employees and a strong team of experts in France to protect the critical infrastructures of large companies, public services, and operators.
360° protection for your applications and APIs
F5's offering covers all the security and performance needs of modern architectures, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or hybrid. F5 technologies, integrated by Squad experts, address the following critical challenges:
• Web Application and API Security (WAAP & WAF): With the BIG-IP Advanced WAF (AWAF) solution, F5 offers flexible protection against web vulnerabilities, data theft attempts, and denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. This solution finely analyzes protocols (HTTP/S, JSON, XML) and counters sophisticated evasion techniques. For distributed environments, F5 Distributed Cloud Services ( XC) WAAP ensures consistent, automated security regardless of the application's location.
• Traffic Management and High Availability (ADC): BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) platforms manage the heaviest traffic (layers 4 to 7) to ensure smooth service delivery and availability without congestion. In addition, BIG-IP DNS (formerly GTM) optimizes load balancing across multiple data centers for maximum resilience.
• Access security and Zero Trust (APM): The BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) module centralizes access management via SSL VPN, identity federation (SAML, OAUTH), and SSO features, enabling the implementation of an effective Zero Trust strategy.
• Bot Protection and NGINX: When faced with malicious automated traffic, F5 XC Bot Defense uses AI to block bots while allowing legitimate users to pass through. For Kubernetes and microservices environments, F5 relies on NGINX, an ultra-lightweight, programmable reverse proxy certified for OpenShift.
Secure and resilient AI with F5
When data becomes a bottleneck for AI, F5 eliminates the bottleneck by ensuring fast, secure, and resilient data flow between storage, GPUs, and applications, for high-performance, scalable AI, from training to inference.
Squad x F5 Partnership
Our certified teams are experts in F5's extensible architecture, enabling them to design tailor-made infrastructures capable of withstanding the most complex threats while supporting the digital transformation of businesses. Whether migrating to a Zero Trust architecture, securing APIs in a DevSecOps environment, or deploying advanced WAF protection, Squad's expertise guarantees seamless integration and optimal operational maintenance (24/7).
By choosing Squad for your F5 projects, you benefit not only from the technological power of the world leader in Application Delivery, but also from the responsiveness and technical excellenceof one of France's leading cyber forces.
