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BIG-IP security hardening and compliance checks

Hi everyone, After a lot of testing, I'm excited to share a python script I built to help simplify and automate BIG-IP security auditing and compliance checks. This script connects to a BIG-IP sy...
Updated Nov 06, 2025
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Juergen_Mang
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Nov 06, 2025

Thumbs up, cool script and thanks for sharing. Can we see a sample output?

Why do you use tmsh and not the REST-API?

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    amit-zakay
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    Nov 06, 2025

    Hi, thanks!

    I used tmsh commands mainly because it was easier to find and implement for me.

    I attached  some sample screenshots at the article summary🙏

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      LiefZimmerman
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      Nov 06, 2025

      Article summary doesn't show most places - I'll move them into the article body for you (and others to enjoy).

      Cheers.

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        amit-zakay
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        Nov 06, 2025

        Amazing, thank you!