F5 speeds up virtual patching to counter AI-driven threats

F5 announced innovations to block AI-driven threats in the data path, including anomaly detection and agentic threat intelligence, enabling faster virtual patching for its AI-powered web application firewall (WAF). The enhancements to F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud give security leaders time to make risk-based decisions rather than reactive compromises.

F5 announced innovations to block frontier AI-driven threats in the data path and enable faster virtual patching, giving security leaders time to make intelligent risk-based decisions rather than reactive operational compromises. With new features such as anomaly detection and agentic threat intelligence, F5’s AI-powered web application firewall WAF is uniquely capable in delivering real-time protections because of its strategic position in customers’ infrastructure. Enhancements to F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud and virtual patching provide the … More https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/02/f5-waf-anomaly-detection-ai-threats/ The post F5 speeds up virtual patching to counter AI-driven threats https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/02/f5-waf-anomaly-detection-ai-threats/ appeared first on Help Net Security https://www.helpnetsecurity.com .