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AWS WAF training objectives
- Master advanced AWS WAF rules to secure professional applications
- Develop custom rule strategies against zero-day attacks in enterprise environments
- Configure AWS WAF integrations with CloudFront and ALB for optimal performance
- Implement automated monitoring and tuning of certified protections
- Optimize AWS WAF costs and scalability in hybrid cloud environments
- Design automated incident responses using AWS WAF and Lambda
- Deploy AWS WAF in production with GDPR compliance and certifications
AWS WAF curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days
Module 1 : Advanced AWS WAF Fundamentals: Configuring Managed and Custom Rules (Console, CLI)
Dive into AWS WAF managed rules to counter OWASP Top 10, configure advanced web ACLs via Console and CLI, integrate with ALB and CloudFront on real enterprise cases, perform practical exercises auditing malicious traffic, generate initial blocking reports and test rate limiting thresholds to prevent DDoS, transform your stack into a scalable fortress from day one.
Module 2 : Custom AWS WAF Rules: Scripting and Advanced Threat Detection (Regex, Geo-matching)
Develop custom AWS WAF rules with Regex patterns to detect sophisticated SQL/XSS injections, integrate Geo-blocking and IP reputation into your web ACLs, apply to enterprise red thread projects via Boto3/Python, simulate zero-day attacks with tools like Burp Suite, optimize patterns for minimal false positives, generate production-ready tested rule deliverables for certification.
Module 3 : AWS WAF Integrations: CloudFront, API Gateway, Monitoring with CloudWatch (Alerts)
Integrate AWS WAF with CloudFront and API Gateway for end-to-end edge-to-origin protection, configure detailed logging to CloudWatch Logs and Athena, develop custom dashboards for real-time analysis, practice on high-availability enterprise scenarios, test automatic failover and metrics-based tuning, produce scalable configurations that enhance the resilience of your professional applications.
Module 4 : AWS WAF Automation: Lambda@Edge, Bot Control, ML Tuning (2026 Features)
Automate AWS WAF responses with Lambda@Edge for dynamic blocking, enable bot control and ML managed rules against advanced scraping, integrate AWS Shield for hybrid DDoS, code automatic tuning scripts via EventBridge, apply to real enterprise e-commerce cases, validate with massive simulations, deliver ready CI/CD pipelines that minimize reaction time to emerging threats.
Module 5 : Production AWS WAF Deployment: Compliance, Costs, High-Scale Optimization
Deploy AWS WAF in production with PCI-DSS/GDPR compliance, optimize costs via reserved capacity and auto-scaling, analyze CloudWatch billing for maximum ROI, review complete red thread project with expert code review, prepare professional competency certifications, export reusable blueprints for enterprise teams, conclude with a post-training action plan to secure your critical infrastructures immediately.
How AWS WAF skills are assessed
- Multiple-choice quiz to validate learning outcomes at the end of the training
- Continuous assessment through practical AWS WAF exercises
- Presentation of the red thread project on web ACL security
How the AWS WAF course is taught
- Courses led by an active AWS-certified trainer
- Practical exercises on real enterprise cybersecurity cases
- Progressive red thread AWS WAF project throughout the training
- Complete course materials and cloud labs provided
AWS WAF training: access and practical arrangements
The Training AWS WAF - Protecting Web Apps 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 - Protecting Web Apps 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 - Protecting Web Apps 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.
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.
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.
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.
Our social commitment
A school kit donated to a child for every training booked
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.
- Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
- Distributed through our partner charities
- Included, at no extra cost to you
FAQ
AWS WAF: frequently asked questions
Which tools are used in AWS WAF training?+
Hands-on work runs on console, CLI, regex, geo-matching, alerts and 2026 Features. 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 rules to secure professional applications, develop custom rule strategies against zero-day attacks in enterprise environments and configure AWS WAF integrations with CloudFront and ALB for optimal performance. Those are the stated objectives of the AWS WAF program at Expert level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the AWS WAF program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Advanced AWS WAF Fundamentals: Configuring Managed and Custom Rules (Console, CLI). Day 2: Custom AWS WAF Rules: Scripting and Advanced Threat Detection (Regex, Geo-matching). Day 3: AWS WAF Integrations: CloudFront, API Gateway, Monitoring with CloudWatch (Alerts). Day 4: AWS WAF Automation: Lambda@Edge, Bot Control, ML Tuning (2026 Features). Day 5: Production AWS WAF Deployment: Compliance, Costs, High-Scale Optimization. The AWS WAF program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.
How is AWS WAF training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz to validate learning outcomes at the end of the training, continuous assessment through practical AWS WAF exercises and presentation of the red thread project on web ACL security. 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?+
Advanced AWS mastery (ALB, CloudFront, Lambda), web security (OWASP), AWS 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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