F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF vs Myra Hyperscale WAF

F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF

Model: Perpetual license + subscription, or SaaS subscription

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Myra Hyperscale WAF

Model: Custom (quote-based)

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F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF

• Behavioral Analytics

  Machine learning builds dynamic security policies by analyzing live application traffic patterns. The WAF automatically adapts to application changes and learns normal behavior, flagging anomalies without manual rule updates. Significantly reduces false positives compared to static rule-based WAFs.

• Proactive Bot Defense

  Multi-layered bot detection using JavaScript challenge, device fingerprinting, and behavioral analysis. Identifies automated attacks, web scraping, account takeover attempts, and credential stuffing bots. Client-side telemetry detects sophisticated bots that bypass simple CAPTCHA challenges.

• Credential Protection and DataSafe

  DataSafe encrypts sensitive HTML form fields in real-time within the browser, protecting credentials from man-in-the-browser malware. Leaked credential check compares login attempts against known breached databases. Together with bot defense, this provides the strongest credential protection of any WAF on the market.

• API Security

  Import OpenAPI/Swagger specifications to automatically generate API security policies. Enforces schema validation, parameter types, rate limits, and protocol rules for REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs. Automatic API discovery identifies shadow APIs.

• L7 DDoS Mitigation

  Application-layer DDoS detection using stress-based analysis, transaction tracking, and behavioral anomaly detection. Automatically mitigates attacks while preserving legitimate user access. Heavy URL detection identifies resource-intensive endpoints being targeted.

• iRules Scripting Engine

  Tcl-based scripting language providing complete programmable control over traffic management and security decisions. Can inspect, modify, redirect, or drop traffic based on any combination of headers, payload content, cookies, or application state. Unmatched flexibility for complex application architectures.

• AI-Powered WAF Risk Scoring (2026)

  Integrates with F5 Distributed Cloud Web App Scanning to automatically convert vulnerability scan findings into virtual patches. Security teams can identify threats and deploy protections without manual rule creation.

• Post-Quantum Cryptography (2026)

  BIG-IP v21.1 introduces support for post-quantum encryption algorithms, preparing applications for the transition to quantum-resistant cryptography as recommended by NIST.

Myra Hyperscale WAF

• OWASP Top 10 Protection

  Blocks SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and other OWASP Top 10 attacks. Blocks an average of 8 million malicious layer 7 requests per customer per year.

• HTTP/S Request Filtering

  Filters all HTTP and HTTPS requests with rules defined via simple comparisons or regular expressions. Near infinite scalability with no capacity constraints.

• Managed WAF Service

  Optional add-on where Myra security experts create tailored rule sets for your specific applications, provide ongoing optimization, and offer expert support on demand. Ideal for teams without dedicated WAF expertise.

• Zero-Day Protection

  Responds to newly discovered vulnerabilities with rapid rule updates. Proactive defense against zero-day exploits before patches are available.

• Data Sovereignty (Germany)

  On request, all data processing occurs exclusively in Germany. Full GDPR compliance and BSI-qualified infrastructure for organizations with strict European data sovereignty requirements.

• NIS-2 and DORA Compliance

  Designed for compliance with the EU Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS-2) and Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Critical for financial institutions and essential service operators in the EU.

• API Protection

  Protects APIs against injection attacks, exploits, and data leaks. Detects faulty authentication and missing protection measures that could lead to service interruptions.

• Intuitive Rule Management

  Web-based UI for creating, editing, and managing WAF rules. Toggle rules on/off with a single click. Rules include parameters like name, log identifier, expiration date, conditions, and actions.