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MSZall
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Jul 22, 2025

How does OWASP ModSecurity Core Rule Set (CRS) relate to F5 AWAF?

Hi I have a question how does OWASP ModSecurity Core Rule Set (CRS) relate to F5 AWAF. Does F5 AWAF support OWASP ModSecurity Core Rule Set (CRS) or does it have something of its own and better? 

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  • Hi MSZall​ 
    F5 uses its own proprietary engine and custom-built security rules instead of the OWASP ModSecurity Core Rule Set (CRS). Since F5 is a leader in the WAF space, its solution is generally more advanced and effective than ModSecurity with CRS, especially for enterprise use cases.