Item: F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)
Rating: 8
Author: Mohammed Younus Siddiqui

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use F5 BIG-IP APM to secure our applications. We also use to implement two-factor authentication for our VPN and allow RDP/SSH access to our users. It is the one-stop portal for all our users who are outside the university. We also deploy app tunnels and any specific user IP port access.

Pros and Cons

Remote Access to the local computer.
Application Security.
Authentication.
Two Factor Authentication Implementation.

UI/UX can be quick and modern.
The application hosting is not one-click.
You cannot observer the changes done for external users internally.

Most Important Features

VPN Portal.
Application Tunnels.
Remote Desktop.

Return on Investment

Protecting simple web applications behind the VPN Portal.
Authentication the users using AD and a 2FA for better security.
Easy Remote Desktop access to the user's local computer.

Key Insights

Do you think F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)'s feature set?

Yes

Did F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series, F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM), F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall

Likelihood to Recommend

If you already have an F5 implementation or use the LTM for load balancing. Then APM is the most obvious choice for you. It is just an add-on subscription/license to your existing appliance. In this day and age, where remote work is considered the norm then APM is a good solution to ensure your users have the required access wherever they are.

APM easily secures your applications and authenticate your users

Overall Satisfaction with F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)