What does CalypsoAI actually do?
AI security company acquired by F5 in September 2025; its guardrails and red-teaming technology is now sold as F5 AI Guardrails and F5 AI Red Team
How to evaluate CalypsoAI
AI security company acquired by F5 in September 2025; its guardrails and red-teaming technology is now sold as F5 AI Guardrails and F5 AI Red Team
Last updated October 16, 2026 · Every fact traceable to a public source
CalypsoAI — AI security company acquired by F5 in September 2025; its guardrails and red-teaming technology is now sold as F5 AI Guardrails and F5 AI Red Team. This page distills the key evaluation questions for procurement teams considering CalypsoAI. Every data point links back to a public source on the vendor profile.
Which frameworks does CalypsoAI cover?
CalypsoAI references coverage of EU AI Act in their own materials. Every claim links to a public source on the vendor page.
How is CalypsoAI priced?
Pricing model: contact_only. CalypsoAI is no longer sold on its own; calypsoai.com redirects to F5's AI Guardrails page. F5 doesn't publish prices for F5 AI Guardrails or F5 AI Red Team. AWS Marketplace shows a $100,000.00 12-month figure for F5 AI Guardrails but says it is a placeholder for a private offer, and lists F5 AI Red Team at $100,000.00 for a 12-month contract.
What should I check before buying?
Verify these six things: (1) which frameworks the vendor covers end-to-end (not just references), (2) accredited certifications (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 42001), (3) data-residency options, (4) model coverage (proprietary models, open-source models, third-party APIs), (5) red-teaming depth, and (6) customer-reference calls. Every claim on CalypsoAI's profile on this site is linked to a public source.
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