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401 Exam Topics and Domains
401 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with BIG-IP AFM, BIG-IP ASM, BIG-IP APM, BIG-IP LTM, and more.
THREAT ANALYSIS
Analyze external threat research to determine the potential impact to an organization
Analyze external threat research to determine the potential impact to an organization
Analyze threat modeling data to determine risk profiles of the infrastructure and applications
Analyze threat modeling data to determine risk profiles of the infrastructure and applications
ARCHITECT SOLUTIONS
Determine the correct solution to mitigate a given threat
Determine the correct solution to mitigate a given threat
Determine the correct control to address a compliance or business requirement
Determine the correct control to address a compliance or business requirement
Determine the appropriate security framework for an application
Determine the appropriate security framework for an application
Explain the justification for a proposed solution
Explain the justification for a proposed solution
Determine when BIG-IQ is required for centralized management and visibility
Determine when BIG-IQ is required for centralized management and visibility
OPERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
Apply procedural concepts required to configure F5 technology to provide network layer DOS protection
Apply procedural concepts required to configure F5 technology to provide network layer DOS protection
Determine the appropriate protection against known bad actors
Determine the appropriate protection against known bad actors
Determine the appropriate settings to mitigate web fraud
Determine the appropriate settings to mitigate web fraud
Articulate architectural requirements for outbound SSL visibility
Articulate architectural requirements for outbound SSL visibility
Apply procedural concepts to configure network firewall protection
Apply procedural concepts to configure network firewall protection
Troubleshoot F5 technology to address functionality or performance issues
Troubleshoot F5 technology to address functionality or performance issues
Verify a configuration is functioning as intended to mitigate a vulnerability
Verify a configuration is functioning as intended to mitigate a vulnerability
SECURITY RESPONSE
Analyze logs or other data sources for security incidents
Analyze logs or other data sources for security incidents
Determine the appropriate proactive security response plan
Determine the appropriate proactive security response plan
Determine the appropriate incident response plan given specific attack details
Determine the appropriate incident response plan given specific attack details
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 401 earns the F5 Certified Solution Expert, Security (F5-CSE, Security) certification. It sits in the Security (Solution Engineering) track.
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What's changed on this exam?
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- Last content update: Current blueprint published on F5 Education Services (verified 2026-09-25)
Who should take this exam?
- Hands-on experience designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting F5 security solutions
- Experience identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security incidents with F5 technology