F5 Advanced WAF (formerly BIG-IP ASM)

F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a security solution designed to protect web applications and APIs against evolving threats such as bots, DDoS attacks, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. It uses behavioral analytics, machine learning, and threat intelligence to detect and block sophisticated attacks while minimizing false positives. With features like bot defense, API protection, and application-layer encryption, F5 Advanced WAF helps organizations secure digital services without disrupting user experience.

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WAF Capabilities Has it?
HTTP/HTTPS traffic filtering ✓
Signature-based attack detection ✓
Behavioral analysis for anomaly detection ✓
DDoS protection ✓
Bot detection and mitigation ✓
Protection against OWASP Top 10 threats ✓
Zero-day vulnerability protection ✓
Custom security rule creation ✓
API traffic inspection and protection ✓
TLS/SSL termination and inspection ✓
Geo-IP based access control ✓
Request rate limiting ✓
Virtual patching for application vulnerabilities ✓
Integration with SIEM platforms ✓
Integration with CDN services ✓
Integration with DevOps pipelines (CI/CD) ✓
Alerting and notification system ✓
Detailed logging and reporting ✓
Cloud-native deployment option ✓
On-premises deployment option ✓
Hybrid (cloud + on-prem) deployment ✓
Integration with load balancing ✓
Role-based access control (RBAC) ✓
Multi-tenancy support (MSSP-friendly) ✓
API access for management and automation ✓
Fully managed service option ✓
Param F5 Advanced WAF (formerly BIG-IP ASM)
Compliance Standards

PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2
Audit Logging

Yes - Detailed admin and traffic audit trails, request/response logging; integrates with SIEM via syslog/CEF
Reporting

Yes - Built-in and customizable incident and compliance reports; exportable formats and SIEM/dashboard integration

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Security & Compliance
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Ease of Deployment & Management
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Performance & Reliability
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