101 · Question #355
IP Enforcer blocks IP addresses that have repeatedly and regularly attacked the site.
The correct answer is A. True. IP Enforcer automatically detects and blocks IP addresses that exhibit repeated attack patterns against a protected site.
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IP Enforcer blocks IP addresses that have repeatedly and regularly attacked the site.
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- ATrue
- BFalse
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(26 responses)- A88% (23)
- B12% (3)
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IP Enforcer automatically detects and blocks IP addresses that exhibit repeated attack patterns against a protected site.
IP Enforcer is a feature within F5 Application Security Manager (ASM) that monitors request sources and, when an IP address exceeds a configured threshold of suspicious or malicious requests over time, automatically adds that address to a blocklist to prevent further access. This automated blocking reduces manual intervention and provides proactive protection against persistent attackers.
IP Enforcer does not simply rate-limit or log attack sources; it actively and automatically blocks IP addresses identified as repeat offenders based on configurable violation thresholds.
Concept tested: ASM IP Enforcer automated attacker blocking
Source: https://techdocs.f5.com/en-us/bigip-15-1-0/big-ip-asm-implementations/using-ip-address-intelligence-to-block-ip-addresses.html
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