I use and recommend F5 Advanced WAF as a web application firewall to protect various applications. It is particularly effective in load balancing and enforcing security policies.
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What do you like best about the product?
We use F5 Vpn in my workplace to filter traffic
What do you dislike about the product?
We use high internet speeds to use the internet
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
There Is no problem in using f5vpn
Comprehensive threat protection enhances security while user interface improvement needed
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
F5 Advanced WAF efficiently handles traffic and secures web applications, protecting sensitive data best for governmental organization. It ensures compliance with security standards by providing features like PCI DSS checks.
What is most valuable?
F5 Advanced WAF provides valuable features like signature-based protection, which includes up-to-date threat signatures for common attacks such as SQL injections and DoS protection. It also supports a load balancer for enhanced security and traffic management.
What needs improvement?
There are opportunities for improvement in updating the user interface to a more modern look. Additionally, the speed of technical support and community responses could be enhanced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with F5 Advanced WAF for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
F5 Advanced WAF is very stable when configured properly.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
F5 Advanced WAF is highly scalable and can handle large amounts of traffic due to its advanced load balancing capabilities.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support team provides responses within a day for critical issues, however, the community support can be slow, sometimes taking up to two weeks for a response.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Negative
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have also used open-source WAF solutions such as OpenAppSec.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of F5 Advanced WAF is complex and requires detailed planning, especially for configuration files and management interfaces.
What about the implementation team?
Our internal team implemented F5 Advanced WAF with support from F5's sales engineers.
What was our ROI?
While F5 Advanced WAF is expensive, the investment is justified by its comprehensive security features.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
F5 Advanced WAF is notably costly, especially for small companies, however, it provides strong protection for its price.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
l evaluated open-appsec as an alternative WAF solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate F5 Advanced WAF a seven out of ten.
It is important to learn the network and security landscape before deploying. Understanding cybersecurity concepts and signature-based attacks is crucial.
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