Signando REST vs. F5 BIG-IP
Specialized API Security vs. Multi-Purpose Hardware Appliance. Why a focused software gateway is better than an expensive all-in-one box.
Why Teams Switch to Signando REST
Complete OpenAPI Validation
F5 BIG-IP ASM uses generic WAF rules. Signando REST validates every request and response against your specific OpenAPI specification - more precise, fewer false positives.
Response Validation
F5 BIG-IP focuses on incoming traffic. Signando REST also validates all backend responses - protection against data exfiltration through compromised backends.
Software-Based & Cloud-Native
No expensive hardware appliance needed. Signando REST runs as a container in any environment - on-premise, cloud, or hybrid.
Transparent Costs
F5 BIG-IP requires significant investments in hardware and licenses. Signando REST offers a transparent software license without hardware lock-in.
The Problem with F5 BIG-IP as API Security
Hardware Dependency
F5 BIG-IP is primarily a hardware appliance. High acquisition costs, limited scalability, and vendor lock-in are the consequences.
Generic WAF Rules
BIG-IP ASM uses generic signatures instead of API-specific validation. This leads to false positives and security gaps for API attacks.
CVE History
F5 BIG-IP has had critical vulnerabilities like CVE-2020-5902 (CVSS 10.0) and CVE-2022-1388 (CVSS 9.8). Rust eliminates these risks architecturally.
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