F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) has unveiled new comprehensive Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) readiness solutions seamlessly integrated into its Application Delivery and Security Platform. These solutions are designed to equip organizations with the necessary tools to secure applications and APIs against emerging quantum computing threats while maintaining high performance and scalability. This initiative addresses the fundamental shift in cybersecurity posed by the quantum era, where traditional asymmetric cryptography is projected to become vulnerable, leading to “harvest now, decrypt later” attack strategies.
The F5 platform simplifies the transition to quantum-safe protections by providing a fully integrated and scalable approach for both application delivery and security. It supports PQC for both server-side and client-side encryption, with seamless integration across hybrid, multicloud, and legacy environments. By combining classical encryption with NIST-standardized PQC algorithms, F5 enables customers to perform phased system upgrades without business disruptions, offering end-to-end security that includes encrypted threat protection, access security, and high-performance firewall capabilities.
This strategic offering helps organizations safeguard critical assets, preserve customer trust, and uphold compliance mandates in anticipation of quantum threats. The solutions provide unified visibility across diverse environments, leveraging AI, telemetry, and automation. F5 aims to offer a smooth migration path to post-quantum protocols through full proxy capabilities, allowing businesses the flexibility to adopt hybrid cryptographic models at their own pace. This proactive stance ensures operational continuity and simplifies compliance, empowering organizations to future-proof their digital infrastructures.
Read the full announcement here.
June 26, 2025
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