Introduction

The F5 BIG-IP ASM-WAF 10 Hours Course is designed to provide IT professionals with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on skills in using F5’s Application Security Manager (ASM) module. This course will enable you to effectively configure, manage, and deploy F5’s Advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF), providing robust protection for web applications from threats and attacks. By the end of this 10-hour intensive training, you’ll be proficient in utilizing F5 ASM-WAF functionalities for enhanced application security.

What You’ll Learn

• Fundamentals of the F5 BIG-IP platform and ASM-WAF module
• Configuring security policies for application protection
• Managing and monitoring web traffic for threat detection and mitigation
• Implementing F5 ASM features for compliance with security standards
• Hands-on exercises with real-world security scenarios
• Troubleshooting common WAF deployment issues

Requirements

• Basic understanding of network and web application security concepts
• Familiarity with TCP/IP protocols and HTTP
• Some experience with firewall and load-balancing technologies is a plus

Detailed Course Description

This F5 BIG-IP ASM-WAF 10 Hours Course is ideal for those aiming to fortify their application security skills and specialize in F5’s BIG-IP Application Security Manager (ASM) with Advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF). You will begin with an overview of the F5 BIG-IP architecture, learning how it integrates with security modules to defend web applications from common and advanced threats. The course focuses on the Application Security Manager (ASM) module, covering setup, configuration, and deployment best practices.

The course includes interactive labs, allowing participants to practice configuring and tuning security policies in realistic scenarios. You’ll learn to deploy WAF policies that detect and respond to threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other common vulnerabilities. Additionally, we will delve into tools for monitoring and logging traffic, threat alerts, and understanding compliance metrics within the WAF.

By participating in hands-on labs, you will apply your knowledge to deploy F5 ASM features and optimize them for specific use cases. Furthermore, troubleshooting techniques for common deployment issues are integrated into the course, enabling you to ensure stable and effective protection for applications. This course is a comprehensive dive into F5’s ASM-WAF capabilities, preparing you for real-world deployment and management of F5 WAF technologies.

Who is This Course For?

This course is tailored for security engineers, network administrators, and IT professionals responsible for web application protection. It is also suitable for anyone interested in gaining specialized knowledge in application security and F5’s WAF technology, including those preparing for roles in cybersecurity and infrastructure security.

Additional Resources

• F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall
• Introduction to Web Application Security
• Basics of Application Security by F5

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