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dickeypjeep_116
Apr 03, 2014Cirrus
LTM is a firewall, so by adding a firewall you don't gain anything; you just add complexity.
- Jose_Loera_1179Apr 03, 2014NimbostratusIs LTM a full blown firewall just like Microsoft TMG?
- dickeypjeep_116Apr 03, 2014CirrusYes, that and more. LTM + APM can completely replace TMG including authentication offload, etc. With AFM, you can manage the BIG-IP platform as a layer 3/4 firewall, and ASM will provide full layer 7 protection. LTM is default deny, so it provides layer 3/4 fire-walling, plus it handles SSL so it firewalls at layer 5 as well. The BIG-IP is definitely a security device :)
- Tosin_OmojolaJul 16, 2018Altostratus
Actually, I think F5 comes more like a one-size fits all appliance. I wouldn't see a reason to deploy another solution once F5 is in place unless the service is free and really meets the need. F5's got all that's needed to secure an IT infrastructure.
You're very correct