ASM is not merely a filter. It is a embedded directly into F5's BIG-IP platform. By operating as a full proxy, it decouples the client from the server, providing a vantage point that detects and blocks threats before they ever touch the application payload.
Then F5 ASM is a proven, mature solution that has protected the Fortune 500 for over a decade. It transforms your load balancer from a traffic cop into a security guard capable of reasoning about application logic. Application Security Manager Asm F5 Networks