F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF
Industry-leading web application security.
Overview
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF is a market-leading Web Application Firewall that protects against a wide range of application-layer threats. It includes strong API security capabilities, such as protection against the OWASP API Security Top 10, behavioral analytics, and bot protection, to secure modern applications.
✨ Key Features
- OWASP Top 10 Protection (Web & API)
- Behavioral Analytics
- Proactive Bot Defense
- API Security
- Credential Theft Protection
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Market-leading WAF capabilities
- Advanced behavioral analytics and bot protection
- Flexible deployment options (hardware, software, cloud)
Unique Value: Provides industry-leading protection for web applications and APIs, backed by decades of experience and advanced threat intelligence.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Blocking sophisticated DDoS and application-layer attacks
- Preventing credential stuffing and account takeover
- Securing legacy and modern applications
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- API discovery for unknown assets
- Developer-focused shift-left security
🏆 Alternatives
Offers deeper and more granular security controls for complex enterprise applications compared to some newer, cloud-only solutions.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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