F5 ADSP delivers unified AI protection and quantum-ready security

PRATIK SHAH
MANAGING DIRECTOR - INDIA & SAARC, F5

To deliver effective digital experiences today, organizations must carefully balance performance and security across hybrid and multicloud environments. Our recent AI strategies report revealed that while 71% of companies are adopting AI to enhance security, only 2% feel prepared to scale. This gap underscores the pressing need for proactive, integrated protection where applications and APIs operate.

The F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) is designed to address these challenges by unifying application delivery, security, and optimization. With AI-driven solutions such as Distributed Cloud WAAP and Advanced WAF, ADSP enables enterprises to detect anomalies, block bots in real time, and protect workloads seamlessly, whether they are on-premises, in the cloud, or across distributed environments.

Looking ahead, the growing impact of quantum computing makes post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness essential. Cyber adversaries are already executing “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks, collecting encrypted data today with the intent to break it once quantum capabilities mature. Supported by decades of cryptographic leadership, F5 ADSP delivers end-to-end PQC through NIST- approved algorithms, securing both client and server environments across hybrid, multicloud, and even legacy systems—without requiring costly infrastructure overhauls.

By combining cutting-edge technical innovation with strong ecosystem collaboration, F5 helps enterprises and OEM partners build secure-by-design ecosystems. This approach ensures organizations remain resilient against today’s AI-driven threats while staying prepared for the challenges of the quantum future.