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The Setting Up F5 Advanced WAF course equips security analysts and application security administrators with skills to rapidly deploy and configure F5 Advanced WAF, addressing critical threats like OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, automated bots, and credential stuffing. With web application attacks increasing by over 300% year-over-year, this training enables professionals to secure applications within hours using guided configurations and real-time mitigation techniques.

This course prepares learners for the F5 Certified Technology Specialist, BIG-IP, ASM (303) certification. Koenig Solutions offers official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring hands-on mastery. Enroll to gain in-demand expertise in application security and advance toward roles with average salaries exceeding $120,000.

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Course Overview

The Setting Up F5 Advanced WAF course by F5 is designed for security professionals seeking to deploy and manage F5’s Advanced Web Application Firewall to protect critical web applications. Aligned with the F5-TRG-WAF curriculum, this training prepares candidates for the F5 Certified Technology Specialist – BIG-IP ASM (303) certification exam. It is ideal for Application Security Administrators, SecOps Engineers, and IT Infrastructure Specialists responsible for safeguarding applications against threats like OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, automated bots, and Layer 7 denial-of-service attacks. With over 80% of enterprises now deploying web application firewalls as part of their security posture, mastering F5 Advanced WAF equips professionals with in-demand skills to secure modern application environments.

This course provides hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF, leveraging the Rapid Deployment Policy template, Attack Signatures, Threat Campaigns, and Behavioral DoS protection. Students configure security policies using the Guided Configuration tool and deploy protections against credential stuffing, brute force attacks, and client-side fraud using DataSafe. The lab environment features a full proxy setup with F5 BIG-IP VE (v16.0.1), an Ubuntu Linux client, and a vulnerable Juice Shop application server, accessed via RDP. Participants build and tune a comprehensive WAF policy, integrate third-party vulnerability scanner outputs, and mitigate real-world threats such as web scraping and account takeover, ensuring immediate applicability in production environments.

By completing the Setting Up F5 Advanced WAF course, professionals gain direct preparation for the industry-recognized F5-303 certification, a prerequisite for the Security Solutions Expert track. Certified specialists report average salaries between $110,000 and $150,000, reflecting strong market demand for F5 security expertise. Koenig Solutions enhances this path with official F5 courseware, 1-on-1 instructor support, and a Guaranteed-to-Run schedule, ensuring timely access to training. Graduates are positioned to advance into roles such as F5 Network Engineer or Application Security Engineer, driving robust, scalable application security in high-performance IT environments.

What You'll Learn

Deploy the Setting Up F5 Advanced WAF course using Rapid Deployment to quickly establish robust web application security
Configure security processing at the parameter level to protect against targeted attacks with F5 Advanced WAF
Deploy Advanced Bot Defense with F5 to detect and block malicious automated traffic effectively
Mitigate brute force attacks using F5's advanced security features to safeguard login pages and sensitive data
Tune security policies with automatic building to optimize protection and reduce manual configuration time
Integrate vulnerability scanner output into F5 policy to enhance threat detection and response capabilities

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator certification or equivalent experience is recommended to ensure a solid foundation in F5 security solutions for Setting Up F5 Advanced WAF by F5.
  • Working knowledge of OSI model encapsulation and TCP/IP concepts helps in configuring and troubleshooting the F5 Advanced WAF effectively.
  • Understanding IP addressing, subnetting, and NAT is essential for deploying and managing F5's Web Application Firewall in complex network environments.
  • Experience with routing and switching fundamentals enables seamless integration of F5 Advanced WAF with existing network infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with BIG-IP TMOS version 15.x or higher is required for Setting Up F5 Advanced WAF by F5.
  • Understanding of HTTP methods, headers, and status codes is critical for effective WAF configuration within Setting Up F5 Advanced WAF by F5.
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Certification Exam

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What's Included in Your Training

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Career Outcomes

88%

of F5-TRG-WAF certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+30%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the F5-TRG-WAF certification

Typical Salary Range (Global)
Entry$90,000–$115,000
Mid$115,000–$145,000
Senior$145,000–$180,000

*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025

Job Roles

6
  • Application Security Engineer
  • F5 Network Engineer
  • Web Application Firewall Engineer
  • Security Solutions Architect
  • Application Delivery Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Engineer

Companies Hiring

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