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F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall

byF5
in Cloud Web Application and API Protection
4.5

Overview

Product Information on F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall

Updated 24th November 2025

What is F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall?

F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF delivers next-generation protection for web applications and APIs by combining machine learning, threat intelligence, and behavioral analytics. It defends against zero-day attacks, credential theft, bot attacks, and L7 DoS, while securing GraphQL, REST/JSON, XML, and GWT APIs. Advanced WAF also encrypts sensitive data in the browser to prevent in-browser malware and man-in-the-browser attacks. With declarative, API-driven configuration, DevOps teams can automate security as code. Deployment options include hardware, virtual edition, and cloud environments, offering flexible protection wherever your apps run. A dedicated dashboard supports OWASP Top 10 compliance, and guided policy building helps you apply granular security policies for microservices and APIs.

F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall Pricing

Overall experience with F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall

Devops
30B + USD, Consumer Goods
FAVORABLE

“Daily URL Filtering and Threat Protection Using Big IP Advanced Web Application”

4.0
Jan 28, 2026
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INCHARGE - IT OPERATIONS
3B - 10B USD, Banking
CRITICAL

“Network firewall is not sufficient now a days. so, We need WAF as well”

3.0
Sep 26, 2023
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

F5 operates as a multi-cloud application services and security organization primarily focused on enhancing digital experiences. With a vast network of enterprise organizations, F5 optimizes and ensures the security of every app and API, whether they are on-premises, in the cloud, or at the edge. The core objective of F5 is to empower organizations to provide remarkable, secure digital experiences to their users while always being one step ahead of potential threats.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Head office location
Seattle, United States
Number of employees
5001 - 10000
Website
http://www.f5.com

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F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(249 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
49%
4 Star
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  • Devops
    10B+ USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Daily URL Filtering and Threat Protection Using Big IP Advanced Web Application

    4.0
    Jan 28, 2026
    Big IP Advanced Web Application is a enterprise grade security solution that play a critical role in protecting our production environments especially for our e-commerce applications exposed in a DMZ (to the world)
  • Devops
    10B+ USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Daily URL Filtering and Threat Protection Using Big IP Advanced Web Application

    4.0
    Jan 28, 2026
    Big IP Advanced Web Application is a enterprise grade security solution that play a critical role in protecting our production environments especially for our e-commerce applications exposed in a DMZ (to the world)
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On a daily basis, it allows me to filter and control URLs per application for our e-commerce platform, ensuring that only legitimate traffic reaches our backend services. And it provide proctection agaisn't ocmmon and advanced web threats

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On a daily basis, it allows me to filter and control URLs per application for our e-commerce platform, ensuring that only legitimate traffic reaches our backend services. And it provide proctection agaisn't ocmmon and advanced web threats

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On a daily basis, it allows me to filter and control URLs per application for our e-commerce platform, ensuring that only legitimate traffic reaches our backend services. And it provide proctection agaisn't ocmmon and advanced web threats

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