Case Study: Xcel Energy achieves stronger security and efficiency with F5 ADSP

Xcel Energy cuts WAF onboarding time by 67% with F5 Network

Xcel Energy, a major utility company serving millions across eight U.S. states, faced the challenge of securing its complex hybrid multicloud IT/OT infrastructure and public-facing applications. This was critical for protecting federally mandated critical infrastructure and providing secure access for a large remote workforce while needing to quickly adapt to new regulations. They turned to vendor F5 and its Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) to address these challenges.

F5 implemented its ADSP strategy, including Distributed Cloud Services for WAF, DDoS mitigation, and API protection, to provide consolidated security and visibility. The solution delivered significant results for Xcel Energy, including a 67% reduction in WAF onboarding time and over 50% savings on DDoS mitigation costs. The vendor's solution also provided unified visibility, sped up troubleshooting, and empowered IT staff to innovate, fundamentally improving the company's security posture and operational efficiency.

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