F5 Distributed Cloud WAF Review
February 28, 2025
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF Review
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with F5 Distributed Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall)
To protect externally facing applications. Looking for features for signature staging with manual enforcement for my critical apps. Having version control on XC changes will be good.
Pros
- Threat Mesh
- Malicious user
- TLS fingerprinting
Cons
- Version control for changes
- Adding more protections for session enforcement, login enforcement
- Faster rollouts
- Resilient infrastructure
- High availability
Single security policy across all platforms, AWS, GCP, Azure, on prem.
Yes - Same consistent policy across all envs. Less complexity, easier, faster rollouts.
When comparing F5 Distributed Cloud WAF, Akamai, Cloudflare, and Fastly, Fastly generally stands out for its raw speed and focus on developer-friendly features, while Cloudflare is often considered the best balance of speed, security, and ease of use, making it a popular choice for a wider range of users; Akamai is known for its extensive global network and robust security features, while F5 Distributed Cloud WAF is primarily focused on advanced application security and load balancing, often better suited for large enterprises with complex network needs.
Do you think F5 Distributed Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall) delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with F5 Distributed Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall)'s feature set?
Yes
Did F5 Distributed Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall) live up to sales and marketing promises?
No
Did implementation of F5 Distributed Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall) go as expected?
No
Would you buy F5 Distributed Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall) again?
Yes
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