Training AWS WAF - Protecting Web Applications Against Cyber Threats

$4,620

  • 4 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: QZC503
10 people max.
$4,620
In-company rate: from $7,865 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
4 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without AWS WAF, 78% of web applications suffer annual attacks, costing an average of 4,5 millions € per breach according to IBM 2025.

  • Teams without protection lose 50% time on recurring DDoS incidents, delaying project deliveries by 30 jours.

  • In companies, lack of WAF skills exposes organizations to RGPD fines up to 4% CA and 25% salary gaps for unqualified profiles.

  • Every quarter without training deepens vulnerabilities while secured competitors scale without cyber fear.

Nawfel ABED, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert
Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

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 AWS WAF to secure professional web applications
  • Develop custom rules against common enterprise attacks
  • Integrate AWS WAF with CloudFront, ALB for certified protection
  • Configure CloudWatch monitoring and alerts for advanced skills
  • Optimize AWS WAF performance against DDoS and malicious bots
  • Implement mitigation strategies for effective professional training

AWS WAF curriculum: 4 modules over 4 days

Module 1 : AWS WAF Fundamentals: Deployment and Web ACL Configuration (ALB, CloudFront Associations)

Dive into the quick installation of AWS WAF via console and CLI, create your first web ACLs tailored to critical web applications, associate them with ALB and CloudFront for immediate protection, explore AWS managed rules to block SQLi and XSS from the first practical exercise, produce an initial configuration report and test in a simulated enterprise environment, gain autonomy to secure your projects without delay.

Module 2 : AWS WAF Rules: Managed and Custom Rules (Rate Limiting, Geo-Blocking, Bot Control)

Design custom rules with AWS WAF to counter specific attacks, integrate rate limiting against DDoS and geo-blocking for regional threats, handle managed rule groups for multi-layered defense, perform exercises on real scenarios like brute-force login, generate detailed logs and validate effectiveness via attack simulations, leave with ready-to-use templates for your quick and compliant enterprise deployments.

Module 3 : AWS WAF Integrations: CloudFront, API Gateway, CloudWatch Monitoring (Alerts, Dashboards)

Integrate AWS WAF natively with CloudFront and API Gateway for global coverage, configure labels and sampling for fine-grained analysis of suspicious traffic, deploy custom CloudWatch dashboards with blocked metrics and latency, test live hybrid enterprise flows, automate alerts via SNS for immediate response, build a secure and documented red thread project, transform your skills into a strategic asset for the team.

Module 4 : Advanced AWS WAF: Optimization, ML Models, Project Cases (Enterprise Certifiable Deliverables)

Optimize AWS WAF with ML models for advanced bot detection and anomalies, fine-tune rules to minimize false positives without compromising security, analyze 2026 case studies on major breaches avoided, deploy your final project in simulated production with CI/CD, produce complete deliverables like security policies and impact reports, consolidate knowledge via expert code review, boost your CV with certifiable expertise ready for professional cyber challenges.

How AWS WAF skills are assessed

  • Multiple-choice quiz to validate skills at end of AWS WAF training
  • Continuous assessment through practical rule exercises
  • Presentation of red thread project on web protection

How the AWS WAF course is taught

  • Training by active AWS certified expert trainer
  • Practical exercises on real enterprise WAF cases
  • Progressive 4-day red thread security project
  • Complete course materials provided to participants

AWS WAF training: access and practical arrangements

The Training AWS WAF - Protecting Web 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 - Protecting Web 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 - Protecting Web 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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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
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FAQ

AWS WAF: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in AWS WAF training?+
Hands-on work runs on ALB, cloudFront Associations, rate Limiting, geo-Blocking, bot Control and alerts. 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 AWS WAF to secure professional web applications, develop custom rules against common enterprise attacks and integrate AWS WAF with CloudFront, ALB for certified protection. Those are the stated objectives of the AWS WAF program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the AWS WAF program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: AWS WAF Fundamentals: Deployment and Web ACL Configuration (ALB, CloudFront Associations). Day 2: AWS WAF Rules: Managed and Custom Rules (Rate Limiting, Geo-Blocking, Bot Control). Day 3: AWS WAF Integrations: CloudFront, API Gateway, CloudWatch Monitoring (Alerts, Dashboards). Day 4: Advanced AWS WAF: Optimization, ML Models, Project Cases (Enterprise Certifiable Deliverables). 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 skills at end of AWS WAF training, continuous assessment through practical rule exercises and presentation of red thread project on 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. 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?+
AWS experience (VPC, ALB, IAM), HTTP basics, web threats (XSS, SQLi).
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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