CU*Answers announced today it has deployed advanced network security systems designed to protect upcoming application programming interfaces (APIs) for its internet banking product, It’s Me 247. The new security systems will provide additional protection against the effects of denial of service attacks, malware, and malicious code that could target advanced new functions being developed by CU*Answers and third parties application developers. To implement the solution, CU*Answers partnered with F5 Networks, a leading provider of advanced Internet security solutions based in Seattle, WA.

“We wanted to provide a safe experience for third parties to innovate around our products while keeping development barriers low,” explains David Wordhouse, VP of Network Technologies. “The new environment does that by providing security layers with multiple checks and balances to help ensure a consistent experience for the ultimate user of the software – the member.” CU*Answers expects most applications developed for the new environment will be mobile apps and browser-based solutions, but could involve other internet-based technologies. “We are excited to see where clients and third parties application developers innovate with these new capabilities.”