Manual Chapter : Creating an OpenAPI security policy

Applies To:

  • BIG-IP ASM

    16.0.1, 16.0.0, 15.1.0, 15.0.1, 15.0.0

Updated Date: 07/07/2026

Creating an OpenAPI security policy

You use the API Security policy template and upload your OpenAPI configuration file to create an OpenAPI security policy.

  1. On the Main tab, click Security > Application Security > Security Policies > Policies List.

    The Policies List screen opens.

  2. Click Create New Policy.

    You only see this button when no policy is selected.

  3. Enter a unique policy name.

  4. Make sure the Policy Type is Security.

  5. For the Policy Templateselect API Security.

    The OpenAPI (Swagger) File field is now visible.

  6. Click Upload File to navigate to your OpenAPI specification file and upload it.

  7. Click Save to create the OpenAPI Security policy.