F5 Distributed Cloud WAF

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 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.

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