Trustwave Web Application Firewall

Trustwave Web Application Firewall was developed to address the growing need for enhanced web application security. It was designed to protect web applications from a range of threats and vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS). The specific details about its founders or creators are not widely documented, but it became part of Trustwave's suite of security solutions aimed at helping organizations safeguard their online assets.

Strengths of Trustwave Web Application Firewall include robust threat detection, comprehensive logging, and integration with other Trustwave security solutions. Weaknesses may involve complex configuration and potential performance impacts on high-traffic websites. Competitors include Imperva SecureSphere, F5 BIG-IP ASM, and Akamai Kona Site Defender.

A Trustwave Web Application Firewall expert must have skills in network security, web application security, and firewall configuration. Proficiency in HTTP/HTTPS protocols, familiarity with common web vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS, and experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems are also essential.