Configuring BIG-IP AFM: Advanced Firewall Manager Advanced
Stop sophisticated L3/L4 threats and prevent costly data breaches by mastering the robust capabilities of the F5 BIG-IP AFM: Advanced Firewall Manager. This course provides the hands-on expertise required to deploy advanced Network Firewall policies, implement comprehensive DoS mitigation, and leverage IP Intelligence to secure high-volume environments. You will learn from F5-certified instructors with real-world deployment experience who guide you through official vendor-authorized courseware. This training supports your path toward the F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator track, equipping you with the practical skills needed to implement enterprise-grade security and advance into senior security roles.
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Course Overview
Configuring BIG-IP AFM: Advanced Firewall Manager by F5 is a specialized training program designed for system and network administrators responsible for deploying and managing F5’s Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) to secure data center environments. This course prepares professionals for the F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS) certification, specifically in the BIG-IP AFM track, which validates expertise in network firewall, DoS protection, and IP intelligence. Ideal for roles such as Network Security Engineer, Application Delivery Engineer, and IT Infrastructure Specialist, the training addresses a growing industry need—over 70% of enterprise networks now rely on F5 BIG-IP systems for application security and traffic management. Participants gain foundational and advanced skills to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot AFM in real-world deployments.
The course delivers hands-on experience with core F5 technologies including BIG-IP AFM, Network Firewall, DoS Protection, IP Intelligence, DNS Firewall, and SIP DoS modules. Students configure firewall policies, build rule lists using address and port groups, and implement protection against network-layer attacks within a live lab environment using the F5 Agility Labs platform. A key lab scenario involves setting up a default-deny firewall policy in Firewall mode, configuring rule hierarchies, and using Packet Tester to validate traffic flow. Participants also build and enforce DoS protection profiles, configure IP Intelligence Shun to block malicious sources, and generate compliance-ready reports—mirroring actual operational workflows in enterprise security operations.
Completing Configuring BIG-IP AFM: Advanced Firewall Manager prepares candidates for the F5-CTS certification, a credential recognized across cloud providers, financial institutions, and government agencies for its technical rigor. Certified professionals report average salaries between $95,000 and $135,000, with senior roles in cybersecurity and application delivery commanding even higher compensation. Koenig Solutions enhances this path with official F5 courseware, Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, and expert-led instruction, ensuring learners master both exam objectives and real-world implementation. Graduates are positioned to advance into senior security or architecture roles, driving resilient, high-performance network infrastructures in organizations leveraging F5’s market-leading application services platform.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Completing the instructor-led Administering BIG-IP (TRG-BIG-OP-ADMIN) course or having equivalent hands-on experience
- Holding the F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator certification or possessing similar administration expertise
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP, IP addressing, subnetting, NAT, and routing and switching fundamentals
- Knowledge of OSI model encapsulation, Ethernet, ARP, and default gateway functions
- Familiarity with HTTP and DNS protocols essential for network security
- Practical experience with network firewalls and differentiating between LAN and WAN environments
Certification Exam
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What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Configuring BIG-IP AFM: Advanced Firewall Manager certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Configuring BIG-IP AFM: Advanced Firewall Manager certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- F5 Network Engineer
- Network Security Engineer
- BIG-IP Administrator
- Application Security Engineer
- Infrastructure Security Specialist
- Security Operations Engineer
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