F5 AI Security: Blocks Software Exploits in Minutes

F5 says its AI-powered security can block software exploits in minutes. This is a big step because Frontier AI can turn vulnerabilities into exploits in just hours. F5's Chief Product Officer, Kunal Anand, notes that the old way of waiting for code to be rewritten is too slow. F5 puts protection directly into the data path, stopping exploits quickly. The company's AI-powered Web Application Firewall, or WAF, uses real-time machine learning and a neural network to score risks. This helps defend against zero-day attacks and other complex threats. F5 has also added anomaly detection and agentic threat intelligence. Anomaly detection learns normal traffic patterns to spot attacks, while agentic threat intelligence prioritizes real threats and suggests immediate fixes. This means security teams gain crucial time to understand risks and protect their businesses.