Collaboration will offer joint research into threats targeting applications and digital infrastructure
Reston, VA – March 4, 2026 – FS-ISAC, the member-driven, not-for-profit organization that advances cybersecurity and resilience in the global financial system, today announced F5 has joined its Critical Providers Program.
As financial institutions accelerate hybrid multicloud adoption, modernize digital experiences, and navigate rapid advances in AI, the attack surface is expanding. As a Critical Provider, F5’s deep expertise in securing applications and APIs in hybrid multicloud deployments will help FS-ISAC members gain greater visibility into emerging cyber attacks, enabling financial services organizations to deliver safer, faster, and more reliable digital experiences.
“As the threat landscape grows more complex and sophisticated, effective defense demands deep coordination across the financial services ecosystem,” said Valerie Abend, CEO, FS-ISAC. “F5’s addition to our Critical Providers Program offers our members advanced intelligence and analysis capabilities, accelerating their response to threats and strengthening resilience across the sector.”
“Financial institutions operate some of the most targeted, mission-critical application environments in the world – where cybersecurity success is measured by the speed of trust,” said Michael Montoya, Chief Technology Operations Officer, F5. “Accelerating that trust depends on a strong community working together to raise standards and respond as one. That’s why we’re pleased to join FS-ISAC as a Critical Provider to share our expertise in application and API security and deliver actionable insights that help security leaders better anticipate and mitigate risk.
”FS-ISAC’s Critical Providers Program facilitates collaboration between member financial firms and key infrastructure and services providers across the financial system. Launched in 2022, the program reduces third-party risk through secure, trusted communication channels between the security leaders, supporting security uplift and rapid, coordinated incident response. FS-ISAC and Critical Providers also regularly collaborate on research and threat briefings.
About FS-ISAC
FS-ISAC is the member-driven, global platform advancing the security and resilience of the global financial system. We deliver trusted, real-time visibility, so the global financial ecosystem can anticipate threats, respond faster, and reduce systemic risk. Member financial firms represent $100 trillion in assets in 75 countries.
About F5
F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) is the global leader that delivers and secures every app. Backed by three decades of expertise, F5 has built the industry’s premier platform—F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP)—to deliver and secure every app, every API, anywhere: on-premises, in the cloud, at the edge, and across hybrid, multicloud environments. F5 is committed to innovating and partnering with the world’s largest and most advanced organizations to deliver fast, available, and secure digital experiences. Together, we help each other thrive and bring a better digital world to life.
F5 is a trademark, service mark, or tradename of F5, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. The use of the terms “collaboration” or “collaborate” in this press release does not imply a joint venture, partnership, or agency relationship between F5 and FS ISAC.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward looking statements regarding the potential benefits of F5’s participation to the members of the FS ISAC’s Critical Providers Program, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, and F5 undertakes no obligation to update these statements.
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