Training AWS WAF - Protecting Web Applications from Cyber Threats

$4,620

  • 4 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: ODZ328
10 people max.
$4,620
In-company rate: from $7,865 for the whole teamAWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure: from $158 / day extra
On-site and certification exam on quote
4 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without mastering AWS WAF, 81% of web applications suffer monthly SQLi or XSS attacks, resulting in an average 4-hour downtime per incident at 9 000€ in losses per hour for an SMB.

  • Unprotected companies lose 30% of e-commerce revenue to malicious bots, while 65% of cloud breaches in 2024 stem from a lack of WAF according to Gartner.

  • Any delay in security skills exposes your career to obsolescence and your company to GDPR fines up to 4% of revenue, widening the gap with agile competitors.

Naël GUERIN, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity & project management
Naël GUERIN

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity & project management

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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AWS WAF training objectives

  • Master the fundamentals of AWS WAF to secure professional applications
  • Configure protection rules against common enterprise attacks
  • Develop skills in integrating WAF with certifying AWS services
  • Implement monitoring and alerts for proactive supervision
  • Design WAF policies tailored to business needs and scalable in production
  • Optimize the performance of web applications protected by AWS WAF

Program

AWS WAF curriculum: 4 modules over 4 days

Module 1 : AWS WAF Fundamentals: Discovery and Initial Configuration (AWS Console, Managed Rules)

Dive into the basics of AWS WAF via the AWS console, set up your first Web ACL to protect an ALB or CloudFront, explore AWS managed rules against SQL injection and XSS, complete practical exercises on real enterprise scenarios, configure associations with your cloud resources, and generate an initial vulnerability report to immediately demonstrate your professional training skills.

Module 2 : Custom AWS WAF Rules: Creation and Testing (Rate Limiting, Geo-Blocking, String Matching)

Create custom AWS WAF rules tailored to your business context, implement rate-based limiting to counter DDoS attacks, test geo-blocking and matchers on simulated attacks using tools like Burp Suite, analyze CloudWatch logs to refine your policies, apply these configurations to an ongoing enterprise project, and generate dashboards to demonstrate the effectiveness of your certifying security skills.

Module 3 : AWS WAF Integration: Advanced Association and Monitoring (API Gateway, Lambda, CloudWatch)

Integrate AWS WAF with API Gateway and Lambda for full-stack protection, configure CloudWatch metrics and alarms for real-time monitoring, simulate bot attacks and OWASP Top 10 on test environments, optimize performance with intelligent exclusions, develop automation scripts via AWS CLI for rapid deployments, and validate setups through practical audits that directly boost your professional expertise.

Module 4 : Practical AWS WAF: Real Cases and Optimization (Best Practices, Troubleshooting, Production Deployment)

Apply AWS WAF to real enterprise cases such as securing e-commerce or public APIs, resolve simulated incidents with advanced troubleshooting, optimize costs and performance via ruleset sizing, deploy to production with CI/CD via CodePipeline, conduct a final evaluation on your ongoing project, and receive personalized feedback from the expert trainer to consolidate your certifying skills and ensure immediate skill development.

How AWS WAF skills are assessed

  • Multiple-choice quiz to validate acquired knowledge at the end of the training
  • Continuous evaluation through practical AWS WAF exercises
  • Presentation of the ongoing project for web protection

How the AWS WAF course is taught

  • Courses led by an active AWS expert trainer
  • Practical exercises on real enterprise cloud cases
  • Progressive ongoing project throughout the training
  • Complete course materials provided to each participant

AWS WAF training: access and practical arrangements

The Training AWS WAF - Protecting Web Applications from 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 Applications from 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 Applications from 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, managed Rules, rate Limiting, geo-Blocking, string Matching and API Gateway. Those tools come from the AWS WAF program itself, delivered on site over 4 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after AWS WAF training?+
They can master the fundamentals of AWS WAF to secure professional applications, configure protection rules against common enterprise attacks and develop skills in integrating WAF with certifying AWS services. Those are the stated objectives of the AWS WAF program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the AWS WAF program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: AWS WAF Fundamentals: Discovery and Initial Configuration (AWS Console, Managed Rules). Day 2: Custom AWS WAF Rules: Creation and Testing (Rate Limiting, Geo-Blocking, String Matching). Day 3: AWS WAF Integration: Advanced Association and Monitoring (API Gateway, Lambda, CloudWatch). Day 4: Practical AWS WAF: Real Cases and Optimization (Best Practices, Troubleshooting, Production Deployment). The AWS WAF program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.
How is AWS WAF training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz to validate acquired knowledge at the end of the training, continuous evaluation through practical AWS WAF exercises and presentation of the ongoing project for web protection. 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 $4,620 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $7,865 for the whole group, up to 8 people. AWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure is extra, from $158 per day. 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?+
4 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?+
Basic knowledge of AWS (EC2, ALB, CloudFront), basic HTTP and web security concepts.
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.
Does Learni provide the equipment for AWS WAF training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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