F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF
Updated September 12, 2025
Updated September 12, 2025
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF provides protection against automated threats and application-layer attacks. It includes behavioral analytics and bot mitigation capabilities to address evolving attack techniques.
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF provides protection against automated threats and application-layer attacks. It includes behavioral analytics and bot mitigation capabilities to address evolving attack techniques.
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Cost considerations
Cost considerations
Functionality
Functionality
Compatibility
Compatibility
User experience
User experience
Customer support
Customer support
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Target industry
Technology
Healthcare
Financial services
Subcategory
API Security
Runtime Application Protection
Services support
In-house services
Third party integrators
Managed services
Pricing
Free trial available
Market segment
Enterprise
Key features
API access
Platform solution
Deployment
On-premises
Cloud-hosted
Cloud ecosystem partners
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Ratings
Cost considerations
Licensing is tied to bandwidth tiers and separate Advanced WAF modules, causing costs to climb quickly as traffic scales. Gartner Peer Insights reviews repeatedly describe F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF as high-priced with complex licensing and hosting expenses. Competing cloud WAFs generally use flatter subscription models, so the overall value skews toward the expensive side.
Cost considerations
Licensing is tied to bandwidth tiers and separate Advanced WAF modules, causing costs to climb quickly as traffic scales. Gartner Peer Insights reviews repeatedly describe F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF as high-priced with complex licensing and hosting expenses. Competing cloud WAFs generally use flatter subscription models, so the overall value skews toward the expensive side.
Functionality
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF covers the OWASP Top-10 and layers bot, DDoS and behavioural defences driven by machine learning, enabling broad protection and flexible policies. Guided configurations, REST APIs and Sentinel integration give practical automation and CI/CD or SIEM hooks, yet functionality is concentrated on runtime rather than earlier SDLC steps. OWASP compliance dashboards and risk-based reports provide clear insight for security teams
Functionality
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF covers the OWASP Top-10 and layers bot, DDoS and behavioural defences driven by machine learning, enabling broad protection and flexible policies. Guided configurations, REST APIs and Sentinel integration give practical automation and CI/CD or SIEM hooks, yet functionality is concentrated on runtime rather than earlier SDLC steps. OWASP compliance dashboards and risk-based reports provide clear insight for security teams
Compatibility
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF runs as a virtual appliance on AWS, Azure, GCP, and common hypervisors, and includes automation interfaces for Terraform, Ansible, and Git-centric CI/CD pipelines. Security teams still need to tune policies and scripts for each application, so some integration effort is expected but no systemic compatibility gaps appear.
Compatibility
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF runs as a virtual appliance on AWS, Azure, GCP, and common hypervisors, and includes automation interfaces for Terraform, Ansible, and Git-centric CI/CD pipelines. Security teams still need to tune policies and scripts for each application, so some integration effort is expected but no systemic compatibility gaps appear.
User experience
Gartner reviewers report a powerful console but crowded screens that create a steep learning curve. TrustRadius users score usability 7.9/10, suggesting day-to-day tasks are manageable after initial setup. Wheelhouse feedback says the interface “could be improved” compared with newer rivals, so overall user experience sits mid-pack
User experience
Gartner reviewers report a powerful console but crowded screens that create a steep learning curve. TrustRadius users score usability 7.9/10, suggesting day-to-day tasks are manageable after initial setup. Wheelhouse feedback says the interface “could be improved” compared with newer rivals, so overall user experience sits mid-pack
Customer support
Gartner users score Advanced WAF 4.5/5 for service and support, pointing to fast access to skilled engineers and clear documentation. PeerSpot reviewers report generally responsive, knowledgeable help but mention occasional delays before escalation, so support is strong yet not top-tier.
Customer support
Gartner users score Advanced WAF 4.5/5 for service and support, pointing to fast access to skilled engineers and clear documentation. PeerSpot reviewers report generally responsive, knowledgeable help but mention occasional delays before escalation, so support is strong yet not top-tier.
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