F5, Inc., an American technology company, specialises in application security, multi-cloud management, online fraud prevention, application delivery networking (ADN), application performance and availability, network security, and access and authorisation solutions.

Founded in 1996, F5 initially focused on load balancing technology with its flagship product, BIG-IP. Over the years, the company has expanded its offerings to include a comprehensive suite of security and application delivery solutions.

F5 has broadened its portfolio to include services in application layer management, automation, multi-cloud environments, and security. As cyber threats like ransomware, data breaches, and DDoS attacks become more prevalent, F5 has adapted its offerings to help businesses address these evolving security challenges.