WAF filtering for UDP traffic

[hkagtest784]

Hello Experts, 

do we have any knowledge article that provides insights on how do f5 waf handles udp traffic & what security controls can be enforced and do we have option to enable ddos and other waf controls for udp traffic. 

[Nikoolayy1]

The experts say that you need an F5 AFM license for layer 3/4 DOS protection on the UDP traffic or you can use the F5 XC Distributed cloud as a  scrubbing center before traffic enters your device 🙂

For AFM and UDP protection see:

https://community.f5.com/t5/technical-articles/explanation-of-f5-ddos-threshold-modes/ta-p/286884

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K38201755

F5 XC DOS:

https://www.f5.com/cloud/products/l3-and-l7-ddos-attack-mitigation