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Which is NOT a function of ASM?

The correct answer is C. Network security. ASM is an application-layer WAF operating at OSI Layer 7 and does not perform network-layer security functions, which belong to firewalls and IPS devices.

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Question

Which is NOT a function of ASM?

Options

  • AAttack signature enforcement
  • BHTTP protocol enforcement
  • CNetwork security
  • DParameter value enforcement

How the community answered

(30 responses)
  • A
    7% (2)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    90% (27)

Why each option

ASM is an application-layer WAF operating at OSI Layer 7 and does not perform network-layer security functions, which belong to firewalls and IPS devices.

AAttack signature enforcement

Attack signature enforcement - matching requests against a database of known exploit patterns - is a fundamental and primary ASM function.

BHTTP protocol enforcement

HTTP protocol enforcement, which ensures incoming requests conform to RFC-defined HTTP standards, is a built-in ASM capability that blocks malformed requests.

CNetwork securityCorrect

Network security encompasses Layer 3 and Layer 4 controls such as packet filtering, IP routing security, and port-based access control, which are handled by dedicated network firewalls and intrusion prevention systems - not by ASM. ASM is scoped exclusively to HTTP/HTTPS application traffic inspection and enforcement. Claiming ASM provides network security would conflate WAF and firewall roles.

DParameter value enforcement

Parameter value enforcement, validating that parameter data types, lengths, and values match defined security policy, is a core ASM protection feature.

Concept tested: ASM application layer WAF scope versus network security

Source: https://techdocs.f5.com/en-us/bigip-15-1-0/big-ip-asm-getting-started-guide/big-ip-application-security-manager-overview.html

Topics

#ASM#web application firewall#network security#HTTP enforcement

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