F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs. Forescout Platform

F5® BIG-IP® Access Policy Manager® (APM) is an access management proxy solution managing global access to user's network, cloud providers, applications, and application programming interfaces (APIs). F5 BIG-IP APM consolidates authentication for remote users and systems, mobile devices, distributed networks, virtual environments, and web access. BIG-IP APM also bridges modern and classic authentication and authorization protocols and methods.

As AI-driven vulnerability and exploitation accelerate attack velocity to machine speed, Forescout is a foundational cyber defense layer that allows organizations to segment and isolate compromised systems, block lateral movement, and automate response across IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT environments. The Forescout Vistaro™ platform, powered by agentic AI and enhanced with Vedere Labs threat intelligence, delivers a Universal Zero Trust Network Access (UZTNA) architecture that integrates seamlessly with 180+ security and IT products.