Training AWS WAF - Protect Applications Against Cyber Threats

$5,775

  • 5 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: YOI309
10 people max.
$5,775
In-company rate: from $10,395 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
5 days
Onsite

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Why this program matters

  • Without mastery of AWS WAF, 75% of web applications remain vulnerable to OWASP attacks, exposing your data to costly breaches at 4,2 millions d'euros per incident according to IBM.

  • DDoS downtimes generate up to 40 000 euros per hour in losses, undermining company competitiveness and customer trust.

  • Untrained IT teams risk failed PCI-DSS audits and GDPR sanctions up to 4% du CA.

  • Invest in this advanced training to neutralize these risks and secure your cloud today.

Nawfel ABED, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert
Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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AWS WAF training objectives

  • Master advanced AWS WAF configuration to secure enterprise web applications.
  • Develop certified custom rules tailored to specific professional needs.
  • Implement protections against DDoS and SQL injections in hybrid cloud environments.
  • Optimize AWS WAF performance through monitoring and tuning for maximum efficiency.
  • Design secure architectures integrating AWS WAF with ALB and CloudFront in practical training.
  • Deploy automated mitigation strategies to strengthen cybersecurity skills.

AWS WAF curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days

Module 1 : Advanced AWS WAF Fundamentals: Managed and Custom Rules (AWS Console, CLI, ALB Integrations)

Discover AWS Managed Rules for immediate protection against SQLi and XSS, configure custom rules via AWS Console and CLI, integrate WAF with Application Load Balancer for practical tests on real vulnerable web application cases, analyze logs via CloudWatch to identify threats, create your first rate-based rule against DDoS with hands-on exercises and immediate deliverables for your company.

Module 2 : AWS WAF and CloudFront: Geoblocking and Bot Control (WAFv2 Tools, Lambda@Edge)

Dive into AWS WAF integration with CloudFront for edge security, implement advanced geoblocking and bot control via WAFv2, develop custom actions with Lambda@Edge for dynamic responses, simulate massive bot attacks in practical exercises, optimize costs and performance with real patterns, generate custom blocking reports, apply these skills to enterprise scenarios for proactive protection.

Module 3 : Custom AWS WAF Rules: OWASP and Advanced Regex (Boto3, CloudFormation)

Design complex rules based on OWASP Top 10 with advanced regex and string matching, automate via Boto3 and CloudFormation for IaC deployments, test against injections and XSS in interactive labs, integrate AWS Managed Rules for WAF with custom overrides, analyze false positives for precise tuning, produce reusable CloudFormation stacks, strengthen your professional skills with real critical app cases.

Module 4 : AWS WAF Monitoring and Optimization: CloudWatch and Metrics (Alerting, Dashboards)

Master monitoring via CloudWatch Metrics and Logs Insights for AWS WAF, configure custom alarms and dashboards for real-time visibility, optimize rules to reduce latency under 10ms, integrate with AWS X-Ray to trace blocked requests, simulate traffic spikes in stress-test exercises, adjust sampling rates for savings, apply these techniques to production-like environments in certified training.

Module 5 : Advanced AWS WAF Architectures: Hybrid Cloud and CI/CD (API Gateway, ECS/Fargate)

Deploy AWS WAF in hybrid architectures with API Gateway and ECS/Fargate, integrate with CI/CD pipelines via CodePipeline for secure automations, manage multi-account Web ACLs with Organizations, test zero-trust scenarios in final projects, produce deliverable blueprints for your company, review best practices with expert Q&A, validate skills via simulated certification for professional expertise enhancement.

How AWS WAF skills are assessed

  • Interactive quizzes and daily practical challenges to validate learning outcomes.
  • Real-world case studies with debriefing by AWS-certified experts.
  • Final project: Deployment of a complete Web ACL evaluated live.

How the AWS WAF course is taught

  • Hands-on methods with real AWS labs and dedicated sandbox environments.
  • Real-time pedagogical support via videoconference and dedicated chat.
  • Unlimited access to replays, slides, and post-training resources for 6 months.
  • Individual coaching to personalize learning to company needs.

AWS WAF training: access and practical arrangements

The Training AWS WAF - Protect Applications Against Cyber Threats program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training AWS WAF - Protect Applications Against Cyber Threats program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training AWS WAF - Protect Applications Against Cyber Threats program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your AWS WAF training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

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FAQ

AWS WAF: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in AWS WAF training?+
Hands-on work runs on AWS Console, CLI, ALB Integrations, WAFv2 Tools, lambda@Edge and boto3. Those tools come from the AWS WAF program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after AWS WAF training?+
They can master advanced AWS WAF configuration to secure enterprise web applications, develop certified custom rules tailored to specific professional needs and implement protections against DDoS and SQL injections in hybrid cloud environments. Those are the stated objectives of the AWS WAF program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the AWS WAF program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Advanced AWS WAF Fundamentals: Managed and Custom Rules (AWS Console, CLI, ALB Integrations). Day 2: AWS WAF and CloudFront: Geoblocking and Bot Control (WAFv2 Tools, Lambda@Edge). Day 3: Custom AWS WAF Rules: OWASP and Advanced Regex (Boto3, CloudFormation). Day 4: AWS WAF Monitoring and Optimization: CloudWatch and Metrics (Alerting, Dashboards). Day 5: Advanced AWS WAF Architectures: Hybrid Cloud and CI/CD (API Gateway, ECS/Fargate). The AWS WAF program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.
How is AWS WAF training assessed?+
Assessment relies on interactive quizzes and daily practical challenges to validate learning outcomes, real-world case studies with debriefing by AWS-certified experts and final project: Deployment of a complete Web ACL evaluated live. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the AWS WAF program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does AWS WAF training cost per participant?+
AWS WAF training costs $5,775 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $10,395 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does AWS WAF training take?+
5 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for AWS WAF training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before AWS WAF training?+
Mastery of AWS (EC2, ALB, CloudFront), knowledge of OWASP Top 10, experience in cloud deployment and scripting (CLI/Boto3).
Is a certificate issued after AWS WAF training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
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