F5 AI Security Platform: Control Enterprise AI Risk

F5 has launched a new AI Security Platform to give security leaders continuous visibility and protection for enterprise AI applications. The company also acquired SurePath AI, a pioneer in network-based AI discovery, to support this new platform. Here's the thing: The platform aims to extend F5’s existing Application Delivery and Security Platform strategy to enterprise AI. It supports various environments, including on-premises, private cloud, and hybrid setups. What's interesting is that AI systems can create new risks, such as prompt injections or data leaks. Many employees are also using unauthorized AI tools, leading to "shadow AI" that security teams often cannot see. F5's 2026 State of Application Strategy Report found that 88% of organizations face at least one AI-related operational or security challenge. The SurePath AI acquisition helps close the AI visibility gap by identifying AI usage across the enterprise, including shadow AI, without needing direct application integrations. This gives security teams a unified view to detect unauthorized AI activity. The bottom line: This platform is designed to give organizations more control over AI security, which is crucial as AI systems become more prevalent and complex.