Unlike traditional negative security models that depend on blacklisting known threats, the positive security model ensures that only explicitly allowed actions, users, and data flows are permitted, blocking everything else by default.
A10 Networks integrates this positive security model into its application delivery and security solutions, enabling enterprises to secure their applications, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats.
How A10 Networks Implements the Positive Security Model
1. Application Layer Security with A10 Thunder ADC
A10’s Thunder Application Delivery Controller (ADC) leverages a positive security model by enforcing strict traffic policies at the application layer (Layer 7). This ensures that only legitimate user requests and application interactions are processed, reducing the attack surface and preventing malicious activity.
🔹 Web Application Firewall (WAF): A10 Thunder ADC’s WAF module operates with positive security principles, allowing only safe and verified web traffic while blocking any suspicious or anomalous behavior.
🔹 SSL/TLS Inspection: By decrypting and analyzing encrypted traffic, A10 ensures that only secure transactions occur, preventing hidden malware and phishing attempts.
🔹 Granular Access Control: A10’s solutions enforce strict authentication and access policies, permitting only authorized users and devices.
2. DDoS Protection with A10 Thunder TPS
Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks continue to be a major security concern. A10’s Thunder Threat Protection System (TPS) leverages the positive security model by allowing only legitimate traffic while automatically detecting and mitigating abnormal traffic patterns.
🔹 Behavior-Based Traffic Analysis: Instead of reacting to known threats, A10 TPS proactively analyzes normal traffic behavior and blocks anomalies before they become full-scale attacks.
🔹 Zero Trust Network Security: By enforcing a “default deny” policy, A10 ensures that only pre-approved IPs, domains, and protocols are allowed to interact with protected networks.
🔹 Automated Threat Intelligence: A10 integrates AI-powered traffic analysis, ensuring real-time response to emerging threats.
3. Zero Trust Architecture with A10 Secure Web Gateway
A Zero Trust model is built on positive security principles, where access is never assumed but continuously verified. A10 Networks’ solutions align with Zero Trust by:
🔹 Enforcing Least Privilege Access: Users and applications only get access to the specific resources they need.
🔹 End-to-End Encryption: Secure communication is guaranteed through A10’s high-performance SSL/TLS decryption and inspection.
🔹 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Identity-Based Controls: A10 ensures that only pre-verified users gain access to critical systems.
Why A10 Networks for Positive Security Model Implementation?
Organizations that embrace a positive security model gain significant advantages in cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. A10 Networks provides:
✅ High-Performance Security Solutions – Designed for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
✅ Advanced AI-Driven Traffic Filtering – To detect and stop unknown threats before they cause harm.
✅ Seamless Integration with DevOps and Cloud Security – Ensuring robust application and network security across multi-cloud environments.
Final Thoughts: Strengthen Your Security with A10 Networks
The positive security model is no longer just an option—it’s a necessity. By implementing A10 Networks’ Thunder ADC, Thunder TPS, and Secure Web Gateway solutions, businesses can enforce strict security policies, reduce risk, and ensure seamless application performance while proactively defending against cyber threats.
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