Web App & API Protection

The Web Application & API Protection (WAAP) demonstration illustrates how to secure modern web applications and APIs against multi-vector threats using F5 Distributed Cloud and Terraform automation.

Architecture

1. Client traffic enters the public VIP of the F5 Distributed Cloud HTTP load balancer.
2. Layer 7 inspection applies Web Application Firewall signatures and staged enforcement. Bot Defense and Client-Side Defense provide their respective detection and client telemetry.
3. Origin pool forwards traffic to backend microservices and API endpoints.

Key Capabilities

Declarative HTTP LB

Full Terraform provisioning of HTTP load balancer VIPs and origin pool routing.

WAF Staging Enforcement

Safe policy iteration with validated WAF staging periods prior to active blocking.

Client-Side Defense

Telemetry beacon injection for real-time detection of unauthorized JavaScript exfiltration.