F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
#Application Protection#Application Security
A deliberately vulnerable modern day app with lots of DOM related bugs
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF Overview
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF is a Software as a Service (SaaS) web application firewall that offers protection for applications deployed in cloud environments, on-premises settings, and edge locations.
The WAF Uses Signature-Based and Behavioral Detection Methods
The WAF employs two main detection methods: signature-based and behavioral.
- The signature engine identifies Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) as well as known threats recognized by F5 Labs.
- The behavioral engine leverages AI/ML to observe client interactions and assess potential threats through scoring.
- Automatic signature tuning minimizes false positives.
- The service policy engine facilitates application layer security controls, which include IP reputation and allow/deny lists.
Key technical capabilities include:
- Protection against the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
- Layer 7 DDoS mitigation.
- Detection of bots and automated threats.
- TLS fingerprinting.
- API security features.
- Support for multi-cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Integration with DevOps tools using APIs and Terraform.
- SIEM integration with platforms like Splunk and Datadog.
- A centralized management dashboard for effective security monitoring.
- Available as either a self-managed or fully managed service.
Deployment Options for the Solution
The solution can be deployed across various environments, including:
- Public cloud environments
- On-premises data centers
- Edge locations
- F5's global points of presence network
