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F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) Reviews & Product Details

F5® BIG-IP® Access Policy Manager® (APM) is an access management proxy solution managing global access to user's network, cloud providers, applications, and application programming interfaces (APIs). F5 BIG-IP APM consolidates authentication for remote users and systems, mobile devices, distributed networks, virtual environments, and web access. BIG-IP APM also bridges modern and classic authentication and authorization protocols and methods. Applications which are unable to support modern authentication and authorization protocols, like SAML and OAuth with OIDC, BIG-IP APM converts user credentials to the appropriate authentication standard supported by the application.

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F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM is a comprehensive access management solution that secures, simplifies, and centralizes user access to applications, APIs, and data. It enables organizations to implement a zero-trust security model by providing identity- and context-based access controls, ensuring that users can securely connect to both legacy and modern applications, regardless of their location or the hosting environment. APM offers a scalable and flexible platform that integrates seamlessly with existing identity providers and supports various authentication methods to enhance security and user experience. Key Features and Functionality: - Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP: Implements zero-trust validation by assessing granular context for each application access request, ensuring secure and appropriate access. - Identity Federation, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA, and Single Sign-On (SSO: Facilitates identity federation, supports adaptive MFA (including FIDO U2F and RADIUS protocols, and enables SSO across all applications, streamlining user authentication processes. - Per-App VPN: Provides secure, adaptive per-application VPN access via SSL, unifying identity for remote access without user intervention. - Web Application Proxy: Centralizes authentication, authorization, and endpoint inspection for web applications, enhancing security and simplifying access management. - Secure API Authentication: Protects REST APIs by integrating with OpenAPI (Swagger files, ensuring secure API interactions. - Modern Authentication Protocols: Supports SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect (OIDC to deliver a seamless and secure user experience across all applications. - Dynamic Split Tunneling: Optimizes bandwidth usage by dynamically excluding internet traffic from the VPN tunnel. - Centralized Management and Deployment: Integrates with F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management, simplifying deployment and enhancing cost-efficiency at scale. - High Performance and Scalability: Supports up to 1 million access sessions on a single BIG-IP device and up to 2 million on a VIPRION chassis, ensuring reliable performance under heavy demand. - Proof Key for Code Exchange (PKCE Support: Adds an extra layer of security for public and mobile applications by implementing a more secure authorization flow based on OAuth 2.0. Primary Value and User Solutions: F5 BIG-IP APM addresses the critical need for secure, efficient, and scalable access management in today's complex IT environments. By consolidating access controls into a single platform, it reduces infrastructure complexity and operational costs. APM's robust security features, including zero-trust validation, adaptive authentication, and endpoint security checks, protect organizations from unauthorized access and potential breaches. Its flexibility in deployment—available as hardware, software, or in the cloud—ensures seamless integration with existing systems and supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Ultimately, APM enhances user productivity by providing a consistent and secure access experience to all applications, regardless of location or device.

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Chetan S.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3/22/2022

"One of the best Virtual Private Network technology tool"

4.5/5

What do you like best about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

the best thing which i like in F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is simple and native design of interface, interface is so good that fresher can handle easily, we can see traffic easily in F5 BIG-IP in Show Graph option in tool, it shows traffic details in graphical form with digit form as In-bound traffic and Out-bound traffic , throughput is also defined in both In-bound and Out-bound, compression is also available in same window, we can also get secure connection from local to cloud. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

the thing which i dislike in F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) are some of the features not work properly in it , it become un responsive in some cases, takes too long to open when one complete session is completed and we are connecting for next session. auto connect feature takes much time to connect server, same for disconnect if we click on it will take long to get disconnected from connected server. network slight fluctuation can cause VPN get easily disconnected from current active session. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) solving and how is that benefiting you?

the problems which we are solving with F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) are security related issue as without connecting to specific server for which we have authorised access we cannot open single URL and tools which are in sync with that network under that specific server, we need to connect to VPN for using those tools and URL's it provides greater security and resolves data theft issue, it provides the provision of changing server from mention and available list, we can also get the time left of the current connected active session in tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adnan A.

SME Optimization

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/5/2022

"F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) Review"

4.5/5

What do you like best about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

I really like the access policy that the software defines. It is quick, secure, reliable and trustworthy and that is why it is trusted by many organizations in the world Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

Sometimes the server connectivity take times and this cause some issues. Other than that, the software works smoothly and does not create any issues. Have been using it for many months now Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM):

This has to be the first choice of software if you are thinking about a SSO, MFA, Access Policy Manager software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) solving and how is that benefiting you?

Defining access policy for the company. Using as a VPN resource. Using the policy manager to create different profiles and policies and using as multi-factor authentication for the organization Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

George H.

Manager/Controller, Shop Your Way (loyalty program), Marketing, Licensed Businesses

Accounting

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/20/2020

"BIG-IP Cloud Edition Review"

4/5

Wahed S.

F5 Consultant

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/29/2021

"It does most of the stuff as SSL VPN"

4/5

What do you like best about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

Secure connection to any where, easy to troubleshoot & integrate Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

if logs can be more readable or easy to understand Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

George H.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

9/24/2020

"Use of BIG-IP Cloud Editions in a Work from Home world"

4/5

What do you like best about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

I use this every day to connect to my workspace every day. It is essential for me to do all of my other work. It has been loaded on all company laptops. We are now using it to connect all worker during the pandemic. Without it I could not do my job at all, as it allows me to access files on shared drives on the cloud, and it allows me to use secure applications. Once you are on BIG-IP Cloud Edition it looks just like you are on the network in the headquarters building. I think overall our use of this application has been a big benefit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

It is sometimes hard to connect to the server. It frequently drops the connection. This can be frustrating, but it may be due to other problems with the cloud. Now that we are all working from home we have to deal with a residential online connection. During the pandemic, there are much more interruptions. We need to be able to log back in quickly which service is dropped. Also, download speeds can be very slow for large files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) solving and how is that benefiting you?

As noted, it frequently drops the connection. Sometimes it can take 5 or 6 times to make a connection. The benefits are connectivity and security. Allows you to telecommute and work remotely which is important in times of COVID 19. We use in conjunction with a number of other systems such as Oracle SmartView, SAP Business Objects, Microstrategy, Tableau etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Telecommunications

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/24/2021

"F5 BIG-IP APM review"

5/5

What do you like best about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

I most like SSL VPN solution. I can create multiple partitions which are using for multiple customer. So single box with logical customers segregation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

Sometimes OU in authentication settings doesn’t work and need to re-add. Costly solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Capital Markets

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/22/2021

"It's just superb with all function and performance"

4.5/5

What do you like best about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

Policy creation nd to view connection logs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

Lots of dependency on user system setting nd configuration Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Government Administration

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/9/2021

"Best solution for secure access of your applications"

5/5

What do you like best about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

Ease of use and hustle free security it provides Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

Its all good they have managed good soft Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/30/2021

"APM Review"

5/5

What do you like best about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

Allows us do remotely access files that are essential for work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

I sometimes experienced a drop in connection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/9/2020

"Good and essential vpn tool used to login remotely"

5/5

What do you like best about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

Able to connect to client network remotely. Easy to use and understand. Its a gateway for users to connect to the client network from outside the organization Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

Nothing much to dislike about it, its a good tool which is necessary in every organization Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM):

Good security tool essential for business requirement Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) solving and how is that benefiting you?

Through this tool, after logging in, it does not require you to enter in your credentials everytime.

Incase you get disconnected from your network for few minutes, after reconnecting, BIg-IP gets you connected again without asking for credentials again Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.