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dickeypjeep_116
Cirrus
LTM is a firewall, so by adding a firewall you don't gain anything; you just add complexity.
dickeypjeep_116
Apr 03, 2014Cirrus
Yes, that and more. LTM + APM can completely replace TMG including authentication offload, etc.
With AFM, you can manage the BIG-IP platform as a layer 3/4 firewall, and ASM will provide full layer 7 protection.
LTM is default deny, so it provides layer 3/4 fire-walling, plus it handles SSL so it firewalls at layer 5 as well.
The BIG-IP is definitely a security device :)