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Description

Enhance the security of web applications against various attacks and vulnerabilities by employing robust security measures and a consistent policy framework through our SaaS-based Web Application Firewall (WAF), which is designed for rapid deployment and effortless scalability in any environment. Streamline application security by integrating protective features directly into the development workflow, supported by essential security capabilities, centralized management, and comprehensive monitoring. The F5 Distributed Cloud WAF simplifies the challenges of maintaining secure applications across multiple cloud platforms, on-premises infrastructures, and edge environments. By providing the programmability essential for DevOps alongside the oversight required by SecOps, it facilitates quicker and safer application delivery and release processes. Additionally, users can enhance their understanding of security events, including WAF signature activations, denial-of-service incidents, ongoing automated threats, and all interactions with clients, while also gaining insight into application performance, complete with user-friendly drill-down options. This holistic approach ensures that security is not just an afterthought but an integral part of the development lifecycle.

Description

Sangfor Athena NGFW is an advanced next-generation firewall designed to deliver robust, AI-driven security across network perimeters. Utilizing cloud-based AI malware inspection, it blocks over 99% of threats, combining network and web application firewalls in a single, unified device. The built-in SOC Lite module enables swift threat detection and incident response, enhancing organizational cybersecurity posture. Athena NGFW integrates seamlessly with a broader security ecosystem including endpoint protection (EPP), secure web gateways (SWG), and extended detection and response (XDR and MDR) platforms. The firewall has earned top industry accolades, such as AAA ratings in CyberRatings tests and recognition in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant. It provides cost-effective, scalable protection ideal for enterprise environments facing evolving cyber threats. Sangfor’s collaboration with global threat intelligence platforms keeps its defenses up to date against emerging vulnerabilities. This solution empowers organizations to maintain secure, high-performing networks with comprehensive visibility and control.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Datadog Yes 
F5 Distributed Cloud Platform Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
IBM Cloud Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Opsgenie Yes 
PagerDuty Yes 
Red Hat OpenShift Yes 
Sangfor Athena MDR No 
Sangfor Platform-X No 
Slack Yes 
Splunk Cloud Platform Yes 
Terraform Yes 
VMware Cloud Yes 

Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) No 
Datadog No 
F5 Distributed Cloud Platform No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
IBM Cloud No 
Microsoft Azure No 
Opsgenie No 
PagerDuty No 
Red Hat OpenShift No 
Sangfor Athena MDR Yes 
Sangfor Platform-X Yes 
Slack No 
Splunk Cloud Platform No 
Terraform No 
VMware Cloud No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

F5

Founded

1996

Country

United States

Website

www.f5.com/products/distributed-cloud-services/distributed-cloud-waf

Vendor Details

Company Name

Sangfor Technologies

Founded

2000

Country

China

Website

www.sangfor.com/cybersecurity/sangfor-athena-foundation/next-generation-firewall-ngfw

Product Features

Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

Access Control / Permissions No 
Alerts / Notifications No 
Automate and Orchestrate Security No 
Automated Attack Detection No 
DDoS Protection No 
Dashboard No 
IP Reputation Checking No 
Managed Rules No 
OWASP Protection No 
Reporting / Analytics No 
Secure App Delivery No 
Server Cloaking No 
Virtual Patching No 
Zero-Day Attack Prevention No 

Product Features

Firewall

Alerts / Notifications No 
Application Visibility / Control No 
Automated Testing No 
Intrusion Prevention No 
LDAP Integration No 
Physical / Virtual Environment No 
Sandbox / Threat Simulation No 
Threat Identification No 

Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

Access Control / Permissions No 
Alerts / Notifications No 
Automate and Orchestrate Security No 
Automated Attack Detection No 
DDoS Protection No 
Dashboard No 
IP Reputation Checking No 
Managed Rules No 
OWASP Protection No 
Reporting / Analytics No 
Secure App Delivery No 
Server Cloaking No 
Virtual Patching No 
Zero-Day Attack Prevention No 

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