F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) Reviews & Insights

Score8.4 out of 10

9 Reviews and Ratings

Community insights

TrustRadius Insights for F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, third party data sources.

Pros

Stress Monitoring Feature: Several users have praised the stress monitoring feature for load balanced traffic, citing its ability to enhance security measures and provide real-time insights into network activities. This feature has been instrumental in proactively identifying potential threats and ensuring smooth operations.

Machine Learning Capabilities: Users have highlighted the machine learning capabilities for contractual reporting as a crucial asset for automating tasks, improving decision-making processes, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. The advanced functionality offered by these capabilities has helped streamline complex reporting requirements and save valuable time for users.

Effective Attack Mitigation: The DDoS and other attack mitigation capabilities have garnered positive feedback from users for their effectiveness in swiftly identifying and neutralizing various cyber threats. By providing robust defense mechanisms, these features contribute significantly to maintaining a secure network environment and minimizing disruptions caused by malicious attacks.

F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) Reviews

5 Reviews

F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) - Excellent Module for Firewall Functionality

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

February 13, 2024

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) to segment traffic and prevent third-parties from accessing services outside of what they are permitted to access, per contractual documentation and other associated forms. With AFM, we are functionally protecting ourselves, our customers, and mission critical infrastructure, allowing our work to continue as necessary for the flying public.

Pros

Stress monitoring for load balanced traffic
Machine learning capabilities for contractual reporting
DDoS and other attack mitigation

Cons

More intuitive user interface
Better naming conventions
Fewer navigation steps to prevent abstraction

Likelihood to Recommend

We were able to eliminate a firewall from our network architecture by integrating the module into our existing F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM). This allowed us to save on tech refresh costs, since the F5 was able to handle the module without much additional strain on the device. However, if a firewall had features that the AFM lacked, then using that firewall in tandem with an F5 would be preferable.

Verified User

Engineer in Engineering (10,001+ employees)

Vetted Review

4 years of experience

F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) is good for basic port blocking

Rating: 6 out of 10

Incentivized

February 10, 2024

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use AFM to do basic port-based protections for both external VIPs and internal datacenter traffic

Pros

Port based controls
Ease of using address objects

Cons

Ability to use external dynamic lists

Likelihood to Recommend

F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) is good for basic port blocking, not good for any security signature options

Verified User

Administrator in Information Technology (5001-10,000 employees)

Vetted Review

3 years of experience

Great experience with F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

February 9, 2024

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

F5 AFM offers unparalleled protection against cyber threats by seamlessly integrating with your network infrastructure and providing comprehensive security policies. Its advanced capabilities empower administrators to effectively manage and mitigate risks, ensuring continuous availability and optimal performance for your applications and services. With F5 AFM, you can confidently safeguard your network assets while maximizing productivity and minimizing downtime, making it an essential component of any modern IT ecosystem.

Pros

Threat Prevention and Mitigation
Application Layer Security

Cons

Complex Configuration
Enhanced Threat Intelligence Integration

Likelihood to Recommend

Organizations that prioritize application security can benefit from F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)'s deep packet inspection capabilities and granular traffic policies, which help protect critical applications from various cyber threats.AFM is well-suited for mitigating Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, thanks to its robust DDoS protection features, which can detect and mitigate volumetric, protocol, and application-layer attacks in real-time.

Ali Can Çoban

Network Security Engineer in Information Technology at Turkiye Is Bankasi (10,001+ employees)

Vetted Review

2 years of experience

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Value for money

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

November 23, 2021

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use F5 [BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager] as a load balancer and for SSL offloading. We have created AFM iRules to manage attacks such as DDoS and threat intelligence.

Pros

Load balancing using pools
SSL offloading
iRules for threat handling

Cons

The GUI icons are very small and Overall UI can use some refreshing
The training on the tool is not easily available and mostly involves a high cost
The support or third party implementation teams could use some improvement

Likelihood to Recommend

F5 BIG-IP [Advanced Firewall Manager] is a one box solution for all three of our needs, firewalls, load balancers, and WAF. This is a great tool for [the] security of the servers and services.

Verified User

Employee in Information Technology (10,001+ employees)

Vetted Review

2 years of experience

F5 Advanced Firewall Manager is a robust and solid solution

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

January 10, 2020

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The F5 Advanced Firewall Manager is being used across our entire organization allowing us to manage the toll for all employees with one team and one contact point. It also ensures all divisions have the same security which is key as we reorganize and restructure. All groups can expect the same functionality.

Pros

Central management.
Strong security.

Cons

If unsure, can be overly cautious.
There are few changes the end user can make.

Likelihood to Recommend

F5 Advanced Firewall Manager is good for large organizations that need to have a consistent experience for all end users. Might be a little much in the terms of complexity for smaller organizations. Either way, it provides a strong solution that meets the needs of both the IT security group and the end-user.

Verified User

Manager in Information Technology (10,001+ employees)

Vetted Review

5 years of experience

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