- F5 (FFIV, Financial) launches new AI-driven data protection features for its Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP).
- The platform aims to address data leakage and unauthorized AI use in hybrid multicloud environments.
- New capabilities include real-time detection of sensitive data in AI interactions and enhanced visibility into encrypted traffic.
F5, Inc. (FFIV), a leader in application and API security, announced significant enhancements to their Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP). The update introduces advanced AI-driven data leakage detection and prevention tools, allowing for real-time protection of sensitive information and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
The F5 AI Gateway has been upgraded to offer in-line data classification, policy enforcement, and safeguards against emerging threats posed by large language models (LLMs). These enhancements are designed to secure AI-powered applications and tackle potential data exposure risks from unauthorized AI usage, known as Shadow AI.
A newly announced capability for the F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator will provide organizations with the ability to classify and guard encrypted data in transit, blocking unapproved AI operations. This functionality is expected to become available later in 2025, enhancing F5's suite of data protection solutions for hybrid and multicloud infrastructures.
By integrating these cutting-edge features, F5 enables businesses to manage the complexities of modern AI data protection challenges effectively, thereby maintaining security and compliance across their digital environments. The new functionalities simplify compliance, reduce risk, and bolster defenses against AI-related data breaches.
