F5 has recently acquired the startup Fletch, which specializes in agentic AI and threat management, to enhance its Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP). This acquisition is part of F5’s strategy to integrate advanced security features into their platform, which combines traffic management with application and API security.
Initially launched to streamline and simplify enterprise application security, the ADSP is developed from F5’s application delivery controller technology. As APIs, microservices, and AI-driven workloads become increasingly integral to modern applications, the need for robust application delivery and security solutions has never been greater. F5’s chief innovation officer, Kunal Anand, highlighted that the platform is designed to manage intelligent traffic while ensuring comprehensive security across various environments.
Fletch’s technology, characterized by its threat intelligence and analytical capabilities, aims to add significant value to the ADSP. By incorporating Fletch’s analytics, F5 expects to provide enhanced insights and actionable recommendations, thereby helping security teams navigate the overwhelming volume of alerts and data they typically face. The integration of Fletch into the ADSP will allow security professionals to prioritize critical threats and streamline their workflow, reducing time spent sorting through irrelevant information.
Grant Wernick, founder and CEO of Fletch, explained that their agentic AI does more than process data; it actively takes steps to improve security analytics and minimize alert fatigue. For instance, it can assess the urgency of numerous alerts, correlate them with various data sources, and automate responses, such as blocking IP addresses linked to known threats, which allows security teams to focus their efforts on the most pressing matters.
The combination of Fletch’s innovative technology with F5’s existing platform capabilities reinforces the push towards more integrated, intelligent cybersecurity solutions that adapt to the complexities of modern business infrastructure.
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