New BIG-IP ASM v13 Outlook Web Access (OWA) 2016 Ready Template

F5 has created a specialized ASM template to simplify the configuration process of OWA 2016 with the new version of BIG-IP v13

Click here and download the latest version of XML file that contains the template:  Outlook Web Access 2016 Ready Template v6.x

Goal: Quick OWA 2016 base line policy which set to Blocking from Day-One tuned to OWA 2016 environment.

Ready Template Deployment Steps

  1. Download the latest version of the policy XML file (click on the file --> Raw --> Save As) from the link above
  2. Update Attack Signature to the latest version: Click "Security Update" --> "Application Security" --> "Check for Updates" --> "Install Updates"
  3. Click "Application Security" --> "Import Policy" --> Select File" and choose the XML file
  4. Edit the policy name to the protected application name and click "Import Policy"
  5. Attach the policy to the appropriate virtual server
  6. Refine learning new records in "Application Security" --> "Policy Building" --> Traffic Learning"
  7. Observe no false positive occur by validating event logs: "Event Logs" --> "Application" --> "Request"

Important: If the policy is not working properly, please ensure you are using the latest version.  If you have any issues or questions, please send any feedback to my email: n.ashkenazi@f5.com

Published Jan 24, 2018
Version 1.0
  • So, this would be considered a patched version of that template then? Is there a section of the F5 download site for updated (supported) ASM Templates like there is for iApps?

     

  • Thanks Walter for reaching out, we are always in ongoing process to improve security and reduce false positive of the templates. The update touch multiple areas of the policy but mainly updated attack signatures sets and change positive models to compact mode with staging state. As well URL`s was updated with common content types.