F5 BIG-IP is an application service that covers software and hardware designed around application availability, access control, and security solutions. The product specializes in application delivery networking, network security, access, and authorization. It also encrypts traffic that passes through networks. Using Utimaco HSM with F5 BIG-IP provides the user with an additional layer of security that independently manages the keys, certificates, and many other items. It also provides encryption and decryption functionality, which is an add-on to the existing system.