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    F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense

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    Sold by: F5, Inc. 
    F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense stops bots using signals and AI to achieve unparalleled long-term efficacy with near zero false positives.

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    Today's bots solve CAPTCHAs faster than humans and use AI to thwart defense mechanisms in real time.

    These sophisticated bots:

    • execute credential stuffing attacks that test thousands of stolen credentials per minute and perform account takeovers
    • bypass multifactor authentication through phishing proxies
    • hoard inventory for resale at higher prices, frustrating real customers
    • scrape content, causing loss of competitive data and application performance degradation
    • brute force crack gift card numbers to siphon off balances
    • validate stolen credit card data through application logins, racking up chargeback fees and fines for the impacted enterprise
    • and create fake accounts for the pursuit of fraud

    How do you block bad bots without frustrating users? F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense accurately identifies malicious bots through deep signal collection and behavioral analysis by human experts and AI. It not only distinguishes bad bots from legitimate traffic with a near-zero false positive rate, but it also uses machine learning to detect and block rapid attacker retooling. Advanced code obfuscation adds further protection by preventing reverse engineering of F5 detection methods.

    Secure your apps without adding user friction. Learn more about F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense: https://www.f5.com/products/distributed-cloud-services/bot-defense 

    Product Overview https://community.f5.com/t5/technical-articles/f5-distributed-cloud-bot-defense-protecting-aws-cloudfront/ta-p/303203 

    Contact F5 Sales for discounted Private Offer pricing at:

    Americas: F5DistCloudAmericas_Sales@f5.com  EMEA: F5DistCloudEMEA_Sales@f5.com  APCJ: F5DistCloudAPCJ_Sales@f5.com  Bot Defense starting price point is $60,000K/year, with the option to add additional services. Note that packages may vary based on Distributed Cloud services purchased.

    Highlights

    • Highest efficacy real-time bot mitigation with flexible deployment options on AWS CloudFront, AWS AMIs, and other 3rd-party platforms
    • Rapid response to bot retooling to stay ahead of the most advanced sophisticated bots
    • Effective against all the OWASP Automated Threats

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    F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense

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    F5 XC SaaS
    F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense
    $5,000.00

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    Dimensions summary

    F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense is a specialized SaaS security solution that protects digital applications from automated bot attacks and fraud. The dimension "F5 XC SaaS" in the pricing table represents the core bot defense service offering, which includes advanced bot detection, mitigation capabilities, and real-time threat analytics. The pricing is structured on a monthly or annual consumption model through AWS Marketplace, enabling customers to scale their bot protection based on their usage needs.

    Top-of-mind questions for buyers like you

    How is F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense priced on AWS Marketplace?
    F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense follows a consumption-based pricing model with a monthly or annual rate charged through AWS Marketplace. The pricing includes core bot detection and mitigation capabilities.
    What features are included in the base pricing shown on AWS Marketplace?
    The base pricing includes essential bot defense capabilities such as automated bot detection, machine learning-based analysis, and real-time threat monitoring. Customers get access to F5's global threat intelligence network and basic reporting features, while advanced features may require additional licensing or configuration.
    How can I determine the total cost for my organization's bot defense needs?
    Total costs depend on factors such as the number of applications protected, request volume, and specific security requirements. F5 provides consultation through their sales team to help estimate costs based on your organization's unique traffic patterns and security needs, and can provide detailed pricing scenarios for your specific use case.

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    North America: 1-888-882-0367, Outside North America: +800 11275 435,

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    Overview

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    Bot Detection Mechanism
    Advanced AI and signal-based detection system using deep behavioral analysis to identify malicious bot traffic
    Machine Learning Adaptation
    Real-time machine learning capabilities to detect and block rapidly evolving bot attack techniques
    Code Obfuscation Protection
    Advanced code obfuscation techniques preventing reverse engineering of detection methods
    Multi-Platform Deployment
    Flexible deployment across multiple platforms including AWS CloudFront, AWS AMIs, and third-party systems
    Threat Coverage
    Comprehensive protection against OWASP Automated Threats including credential stuffing, inventory hoarding, and account takeover attempts
    Web Application Threat Protection
    Comprehensive ruleset covering OWASP Top 10 web application threats including SQL Injection, Cross Site Scripting, and Known Exploits
    Security Signature Updates
    Regular threat information updates from FortiGuard Labs to maintain current protection signatures
    Malicious Traffic Detection
    Protection against malicious bots and common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE)
    Configurable Security Response
    Flexible configuration options to log, alert, and block detected web application threats
    Attack Vector Coverage
    Comprehensive security rules targeting multiple web application attack vectors including general and known exploits
    Web Application Threat Protection
    Comprehensive ruleset targeting OWASP Top 10 Web Application Threats with low false-positive rate
    Vulnerability Mitigation
    Managed rules addressing code injection techniques including SQLi, NoSQLi, OScommandi, XSS, and directory traversal
    Technology-Specific Security
    Protection against known exploits for web technologies like Apache Struts2, Apache Tomcat, Oracle WebLogic, WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla
    Threat Intelligence Integration
    Regularly updated rulesets incorporating latest cyber threat intelligence
    Compliance Support
    Security rules designed to help meet security standards such as PCI-DSS

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    Filip Mikulik

    Protects web applications with comprehensive security features

    Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025
    Review provided by PeerSpot

    What is our primary use case?

    There are two main use cases for Distributed Call Services: DDoS or Distributed attacks protection and WAF  web application security or firewall.

    What is most valuable?

    All features are valuable. In a multi-cloud or distributed cloud, there are many protection possibilities from data to web application or API protection, including bot mitigation. This is a comprehensive package for web application security. The main benefit is Web App Security, offering a complete security package from DDoS to web application firewall, API protection, and bot mitigation.

    What needs improvement?

    It's a long way to be perfect, of course, as with all solutions. The main issue is integration with other parts or products of F5, like on-premise WAF . There are some problems, mainly from the perspective of implementation and customer expectations, which sometimes differ from reality.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I worked for an F5 partner, not as a customer. We used the Services line for DDoS protection. It was the main use case for Silver Line for about one and a half years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    There are compliance issues, mainly if a customer wants something that isn't possible, yet not with the functionality.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I have had no problem with scalability yet, so it's good.

    How are customer service and support?

    From my point of view, support is responsible and okay.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    How was the initial setup?

    Distributed code is easy to set up. If rated on a scale from one to ten, where ten means very easy, I would probably rate it a nine.

    What other advice do I have?

    For those who want to use Azure  Cloud Services, consider implementing it. It's pretty good. From my point of view, it's easy to set up and offers strong functionalities. 

    The overall product rating is nine out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Hybrid Cloud

    If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

    Other
    reviewer2586870

    Enhancing security with multi-cloud networking and effective DevOps integration

    Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024
    Review provided by PeerSpot

    What is our primary use case?

    A common use case is multi-cloud networking. If a global customer has applications on different clouds that come together as one application, F5 can be a good entry point for that application with additional security.

    How has it helped my organization?

    Using F5 Distributed Cloud Services  eliminates the need for hardware in your data center, resulting in cost savings.

    What is most valuable?

    F5 Distributed Cloud Services  is valued for multi-cloud networking and easy integration with DevOps tools and Kubernetes . It offers comprehensive security, including DDoS protection, API protection, and application protection through a unified console. Multi-cloud networking and API Protection  and Discovery are unique features.

    F5 is known for being the best load balancer in the market. Customers with an existing module can easily adopt additional modules without investing in new hardware.

    What needs improvement?

    The pricing could be adjusted to better meet the needs of typical customers in regions like Poland, where the product is considered too expensive.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I estimate F5 Distributed Cloud Services has been available for no more than two years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I rate the overall solution as highly stable, scoring it a ten out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I rate the scalability of the solution at a ten out of ten, indicating that it should work flawlessly.

    How are customer service and support?

    I have worked with their support for over ten years and rate it a ten out of ten since the quality is among the best.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I work with other vendors, such as Broadcom, BeyondTrust, and Qualys.

    How was the initial setup?

    The cloud version is quick to implement, typically taking a few hours.

    What about the implementation team?

    From my company, one person is usually enough for implementation. For maintenance, there are four engineers who handle duties between teams.

    What was our ROI?

    The solution provides a return on investment by eliminating the need for hardware in the data center.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    I am not involved in sales, so I do not deal with the pricing aspect directly. I give the cost of the solution a four out of ten since it is not a cheap product.

    What other advice do I have?

    I recommend the solution for its features like multi-cloud networking and easy integration with DevOps tools. However, cost comparisons with other services show a significant difference.

    I'd rate the solution ten out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud

    If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

    Other
    James S.

    F5 Shape Bot

    Reviewed on Nov 01, 2022
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    The F5 Shape Bot Defense is straightforward to use. You need to put it on your head, and it will do its job.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    My biggest complaint is that the bot is not always accurate when shooting the ball. Sometimes it will hit the ball too high or too low, and it doesn't always make contact with the ball.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    F5 Shape Security provides a bot defense solution that is helping to protect my online presence from bot attacks. This benefits me by helping to keep my online presence safe and secure from potential bot attacks.
    Information Technology and Services

    Brilliant ! No wonder they are leaders in their space

    Reviewed on Oct 29, 2022
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    From a biz perspective, dramatically reduces risk of online automated attacks, breaches of web and mobile apps
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Not easy to see, always gauge the efficacy of the solution. Not clear exactly what the AI algorithms are looking for
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    reduced hassles (friction) for returning genuine users of our systems
    Protect vital web, mobile apps from fraud, breach and importantly abuse
    Juan José T.

    Good security practices

    Reviewed on Oct 27, 2022
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    They stay up to date on security issues and give that feedback.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    the complexity of the tools,from there the rest I see everything fine
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Remote administration of equipment, security with users, and that helps optimize time
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