F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall Configuration Course Overview

F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall Configuration Course Overview

The F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall Configuration course provides in-depth training for security professionals on how to protect web applications from a multitude of threats using the F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF. Starting with the basics of setting up the BIG-IP system, the course delves into traffic processing, web application concepts, and understanding vulnerabilities. It teaches learners how to deploy security policies, tune them for optimal performance, and manage violations.

Throughout the modules, participants gain knowledge on how to handle attack signatures and threat campaigns, build positive security policies, secure cookies and headers, and use visual reporting and logging for insights. Advanced topics include automatic policy building, vulnerability scanner integration, layered policy deployment, brute force mitigation, session tracking, Layer 7 DoS protection, advanced bot defense, and form encryption with DataSafe.

By the end of the course, learners will be well-equipped to implement and manage the F5 Advanced WAF, ensuring robust security for web applications against emerging threats. The course's practical approach, with lab projects and real-world scenarios, ensures that participants can apply their knowledge directly to their work environments, enhancing both their skills and their organizations' cybersecurity posture.

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Course Prerequisites

To ensure a successful learning experience in the F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall Configuration course, participants should possess the following minimum prerequisites:


  • Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including the OSI model and TCP/IP.
  • Familiarity with common web application technologies, such as HTTP, HTTPS, web servers, and browsers.
  • Knowledge of fundamental security concepts related to web applications, including firewalls and the types of threats web applications face.
  • Experience with basic system administration tasks on Microsoft Windows or UNIX/Linux operating systems.
  • Prior experience with F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is beneficial but not mandatory.

These prerequisites are designed to provide a foundation upon which the course content can build. A solid grasp of these concepts will enable learners to more effectively absorb the advanced topics discussed throughout the training.


Target Audience for F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall Configuration

  1. The F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF Configuration course is designed for IT professionals focused on web application security and traffic management.
  • Network Engineers and Administrators
  • Security Engineers and Architects
  • Application Developers
  • DevOps and Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
  • System Integrators
  • IT Security and Operations Professionals
  • Network Security Professionals
  • Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
  • IT Professionals working with web applications and services
  • Professionals seeking F5 Certification
  • Technical Support Staff
  • Professionals working in Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)
  • Compliance and Audit Managers focused on web application security standards


Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall Configuration?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

The F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF Configuration course equips students with the skills to secure web applications against a wide array of attacks, ensuring robust Layer 7 protection and policy management.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

  • Understand the fundamentals of BIG-IP system setup and traffic processing for effective application delivery.
  • Gain insights into web application concepts, including request processing and Layer 7 security checks.
  • Identify common web application vulnerabilities and implement strategies to mitigate these threats.
  • Learn to deploy and manage security policies using F5 Advanced WAF’s positive and negative security models.
  • Develop skills in policy tuning to categorize and handle violations appropriately, enhancing security posture.
  • Create and manage attack signatures, understand threat campaigns, and update defenses against emerging threats.
  • Build and maintain positive security policies, utilizing learning suggestions and entity lifecycle management.
  • Secure web applications by managing cookies, headers, and form data encryption with DataSafe.
  • Analyze application security through visual reporting, logging, and compliance with standards like PCI-DSS.
  • Integrate web application vulnerability scanners to identify and resolve security issues efficiently.
  • Implement advanced features such as layered policies, login enforcement, brute force mitigation, and bot defense.