F5 BIGIP Advanced WAF on I15800 Platform License
The F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF on I15800 license provides robust web application security and compliance for your critical business applications.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Coverage against common and sophisticated web attacks, including SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
- Compliance Enablement: Protection against regulatory violations by ensuring adherence to security standards like PCI DSS.
- Application Availability: Continued operation of web services through proactive defense and traffic management.
- Feature Access: Entitlement to advanced security features for comprehensive application defense.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This platform software license unlocks the Advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities on the F5 BIG-IP I15800 hardware platform. It provides essential protection against a wide range of web-based threats, ensuring the security and integrity of your organization's web applications and sensitive data.
Designed for businesses that rely on their web presence, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to bolster their security posture. It integrates directly into existing network infrastructure, offering a critical layer of defense for applications hosted on-premises or in hybrid environments.
- Enhanced Security: Deploy advanced WAF policies to detect and block sophisticated application-layer attacks.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet stringent regulatory requirements by implementing robust security controls.
- Performance Optimization: Maintain application availability and performance with intelligent traffic management.
- Centralized Management: Simplify security operations through a unified platform for policy enforcement.
- Scalable Protection: Adapt security measures to evolving threats and business needs.
This F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF license offers essential security and compliance for SMB and mid-market teams without the overhead of enterprise-grade solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Web Application Protection
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated security policies that detect and block a wide range of web attacks, including zero-day threats. Streamline the process of protecting critical business applications from common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
on-premises deployments, hybrid cloud environments, dedicated application servers, virtualized infrastructure
Meet Regulatory Compliance Standards
Automate compliance with industry regulations such as PCI DSS and HIPAA by implementing granular security controls and logging capabilities. Ensure continuous adherence to security mandates, reducing the risk of fines and reputational damage.
customer-facing applications, data processing environments, regulated industry operations, secure data storage
Enhance Application Availability and Performance
Support business continuity by preventing attacks that could lead to application downtime. Optimize traffic flow and ensure consistent user experience through intelligent load balancing and security policy enforcement.
e-commerce platforms, customer portals, internal business applications, high-traffic websites
Key Features
Advanced WAF Policies
Protects against sophisticated web attacks by inspecting and filtering HTTP traffic, preventing data breaches and service disruptions.
Bot Mitigation
Identifies and blocks malicious bots, protecting against credential stuffing, scraping, and other automated threats.
API Security
Secures application programming interfaces (APIs) against common vulnerabilities and abuse, safeguarding data exchange.
Compliance Reporting
Facilitates adherence to regulatory requirements like PCI DSS through detailed logging and reporting capabilities.
Virtual Patching
Provides immediate protection against newly discovered vulnerabilities before a traditional patch can be applied.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced WAF essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong application security to prevent breaches.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of customer payment card data and personal information, requiring PCI DSS compliance and protection against e-commerce threats.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies must protect citizen data and critical infrastructure from cyber threats, often adhering to specific security frameworks and compliance mandates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF?
The F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF is a security solution that protects web applications from a wide range of threats. It inspects traffic, identifies malicious requests, and blocks attacks before they reach your applications.
What does the I15800 platform refer to?
The I15800 refers to a specific hardware appliance model from F5 Networks. This license is designed to enable the Advanced WAF software features on that particular hardware platform.
Is this a subscription or perpetual license?
This product is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis for a defined term, providing continuous access to the software and its updates.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.