IBM Product
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy is a DMZ-based application proxy that adds a security layer at the network edge, preventing direct external access to internal servers during B2B and managed file transfer exchanges. It provides multifactor authentication, SSL session breaks, protocol inspection and dynamic routing. IBM also lists in-flight anti-virus and data loss prevention, and certified container editions.
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy is an IBM product filed under Data Exchange Platforms. Lifecycle: versioned, 9 versions listed, latest 6.2.X (16 Aug 2024).
Source: IBM Sterling Secure Proxy, retrieved 15 Oct 2026
Releases and Lifecycle
All IBM productsRelease and support dates as published by IBM; dates within the next 12 months are highlighted, past dates dimmed. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 9 versions
Lifecycle Policy
- Standard. IBM provides defect and non-defect support for at least three years from general availability, with optional support extensions of at least two further years for an extra charge. [6]
- Support Cycle-3. Support Cycle provides defect and non-defect support for at least three years from general availability; Extended Support may be purchased for up to four further years. [6]
- Other. Products listed as Other may not follow the two-to-five-year support period or offer support extensions; IBM details them in the Product Lifecycle comments and announcement letters. [6]
Sources 2
- IBM Product Lifecycle List (CSV) retrieved 2026-10-13
- IBM software support lifecycle policies retrieved 2026-10-14