F5 in Rio de Janeiro
Updated July 24, 2025

F5 in Rio de Janeiro

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with F5 Distributed Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall)

We use F5 in Rio de Janeiro State Government, secure web apps, balancing the traffic e obter fraturas like URL redirects. Now we are going to expand F5 BIG-IP in others entities to protect more web apps and systems. Additionally, we want to balance two and more sites for contingence.

Pros

  • Secure apps
  • URL redirects
  • Site balancing

Cons

  • Price
  • Database protection
  • API protection
  • Reduced downtimes
  • Accelerate web apps
We can secure the apps at first network perimeter.

Do you think F5 Distributed Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall) delivers good value for the price?

No

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?

Yes

Did implementation of F5 Distributed Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall) go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy F5 Distributed Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall) again?

Yes

Datacenters redundancy, URL redirects, web application protection, strong support and great community. We can use on-premise at one site and virtual appliance on others site.

Using F5 Distributed Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall)

20 - These represent the typical functions associated with IT infrastructure management, telecommunications networks, and information security, as well as operations and business areas. They ensure the availability and speed of access to invoice information for companies and citizens. They also manage contracts and maintain the relationship with the manufacturer of the Distributed Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall) solution.
6 - Information Security Specialist (Cybersecurity Analyst or Security Engineer)
Responsibilities:


Define security policies and rules within the WAF.


Monitor and respond to threat alerts and incidents.


Analyze logs and identify false positives and false negatives. Skills:


Knowledge of OWASP Top 10.


Experience with Web Application Firewalls (WAFs).


Familiarity with bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and threat intelligence. Network and Infrastructure Engineer
Responsibilities:


Ensure correct routing and connectivity between applications and the WAF.


Configure DNS, TLS/SSL, and load balancing.


Support in multicloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.). Skills:


Experience with TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, NAT.


Knowledge of CDN and integration with distributed services.


Certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent.DevSecOps Engineer / Cloud Engineer
Responsibilities:


Automate the integration of the WAF into CI/CD pipelines.


Operate the WAF alongside cloud-native applications.


Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for WAF configurations. Skills:


Proficiency with tools like Terraform, Ansible, GitLab CI/CD.


Experience with Kubernetes and distributed services.


RESTful APIs and integration with the F5 Distributed Cloud platform.
  • Web traffic optimization
  • Website security alerts
  • DDoS mitigation
  • Integration with DevSecOps and CI/CD Pipelines
  • Feeding Machine Learning Threat Models
  • Shielding Legacy Applications
  • Protecting IoT API Endpoints
  • Multi-cloud management
I would continue using F5 Distributed Cloud WAF because I am highly satisfied with its robust and comprehensive features that effectively protect our applications from evolving cyber threats. The advanced AI capabilities enhance threat detection and response, providing proactive security. Additionally, the excellent customer support ensures quick resolution of any issues, making the overall experience reliable and efficient. Trust in the manufacturer’s innovation and continuous updates further motivates me to keep this solution as a core part of our security infrastructure.

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