OWASP - User contributions [en]

User:Brian Higdon

2013-08-22T13:22:33Z

Brian Higdon:

12 Years of software development experience, 4 years of application security experience. I have worked at many large organizations including: Motorola, Time Warner, Wells Fargo, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, US Navy, Johnson and Johnson, JP Morgan Chase, Fidelity National Financial and Freddie Mac.

Founder and chairperson of the Jacksonville, Florida OWASP.

Currently senior technical lead at Freddie Mac leading the application security group.

User:Brian Higdon

2013-08-22T13:22:00Z

Brian Higdon:

12 Years of software development experience, 4 years of application security experience. I have worked at many large companies including: Motorola, Time Warner, Wells Fargo, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, US Navy, Johnson and Johnson, JP Morgan Chase, Fidelity National Financial and Freddie Mac.

Founder and chairperson of the Jacksonville, Florida OWASP.

Currently senior technical lead at Freddie Mac leading the application security group.

User:Brian Higdon

2013-08-22T13:21:35Z

Brian Higdon:

12 Years of software development experience, 4 years of application security experience. I have worked at many large companies including: Motorola, Time Warner, Wells Fargo, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Johnson and Johnson, JP Morgan Chase, Fidelity National Financial and Freddie Mac.

Founder and chairperson of the Jacksonville, Florida OWASP.

Currently senior technical lead at Freddie Mac leading the application security group.

Jacksonville

2013-08-16T20:06:12Z

Brian Higdon:

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:brian.higdon@owasp.org Brian Higdon].|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

==== Local News ====

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

==== Chapter Meetings ====
== '''Upcoming Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: TBD'''

'''WHEN:: 6:00pm-8pm, Thursday, October 10, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Our presentation "Performing Secure Code Reviews". I will present techniques for performing a review of your code to find security vulnerabilities in your code before the hackers to. '''

'''RSVP:: TBD'''

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

== '''Past Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: South Mandarin Regional Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd, Conference Room'''

'''WHEN:: 5:30pm-7pm, Thursday, August 15, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Rebooting the Chapter. We will begin with an overview of OWASP and highlight some of the important projects that can improve the security posture of your organization. We will review the new 2013 OWASP Top 10. '''

Presentation: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/60585642/OWASP-August-2013-Deck-2003.ppt

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]
[[Category:Florida]]

Jacksonville

2013-08-16T20:05:58Z

Brian Higdon:

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:brian.higdon@owasp.org Brian Higdon].|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

==== Local News ====

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

==== Chapter Meetings ====
== '''Upcoming Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: TBD'''

'''WHEN:: 6:00pm-8pm, Thursday, October 10, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Our presentation "Performing Secure Code Reviews" I will present techniques for performing a review of your code to find security vulnerabilities in your code before the hackers to. '''

'''RSVP:: TBD'''

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

== '''Past Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: South Mandarin Regional Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd, Conference Room'''

'''WHEN:: 5:30pm-7pm, Thursday, August 15, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Rebooting the Chapter. We will begin with an overview of OWASP and highlight some of the important projects that can improve the security posture of your organization. We will review the new 2013 OWASP Top 10. '''

Presentation: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/60585642/OWASP-August-2013-Deck-2003.ppt

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]
[[Category:Florida]]

Jacksonville

2013-08-16T20:04:30Z

Brian Higdon:

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:brian.higdon@owasp.org Brian Higdon].|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

==== Local News ====

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

==== Chapter Meetings ====
== '''Upcoming Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: TBD'''

'''WHEN:: 6:00pm-8pm, Thursday, October 10, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Performing Secure Code Reviews. Techniques to find security issues in your code before the hackers to. '''

'''RSVP:: TBD'''

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

== '''Past Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: South Mandarin Regional Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd, Conference Room'''

'''WHEN:: 5:30pm-7pm, Thursday, August 15, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Rebooting the Chapter. We will begin with an overview of OWASP and highlight some of the important projects that can improve the security posture of your organization. We will review the new 2013 OWASP Top 10. '''

Presentation: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/60585642/OWASP-August-2013-Deck-2003.ppt

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]
[[Category:Florida]]

Jacksonville

2013-08-16T13:27:33Z

Brian Higdon:

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:brian.higdon@owasp.org Brian Higdon].|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

==== Local News ====

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

==== Chapter Meetings ====
== '''Upcoming Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: TBD'''

'''WHEN:: 6:00pm-8pm, Thursday, October 10, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: TBA '''

'''RSVP:: TBD'''

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

== '''Past Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: South Mandarin Regional Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd, Conference Room'''

'''WHEN:: 5:30pm-7pm, Thursday, August 15, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Rebooting the Chapter. We will begin with an overview of OWASP and highlight some of the important projects that can improve the security posture of your organization. We will review the new 2013 OWASP Top 10. '''

Presentation: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/60585642/OWASP-August-2013-Deck-2003.ppt

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]
[[Category:Florida]]

Jacksonville

2013-08-16T13:23:15Z

Brian Higdon:

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:brian.higdon@owasp.org Brian Higdon].|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

==== Local News ====

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

July Meeting cancelled due to unexpected business travel. Rescheduled for August.

==== Chapter Meetings ====

== '''Past Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: South Mandarin Regional Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd, Conference Room'''

'''WHEN:: 5:30pm-7pm, Thursday, August 15, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Rebooting the Chapter. We will begin with an overview of OWASP and highlight some of the important projects that can improve the security posture of your organization. We will review the new 2013 OWASP Top 10. '''

'''RSVP:: http://owasp-jax-aug2013.eventbrite.com/'''

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

Presentation: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/60585642/OWASP-August-2013-Deck-2003.ppt

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]
[[Category:Florida]]

Jacksonville

2013-08-16T02:08:48Z

Brian Higdon:

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:brian.higdon@owasp.org Brian Higdon].|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

==== Local News ====

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

July Meeting cancelled due to unexpected business travel. Rescheduled for August.

==== Chapter Meetings ====

== '''Upcoming Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: South Mandarin Regional Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd, Conference Room'''

'''WHEN:: 5:30pm-7pm, Thursday, August 15, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Rebooting the Chapter. We will begin with an overview of OWASP and highlight some of the important projects that can improve the security posture of your organization. We will review the new 2013 OWASP Top 10. '''

'''RSVP:: http://owasp-jax-aug2013.eventbrite.com/'''

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

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[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]
[[Category:Florida]]

Jacksonville

2013-07-18T22:07:41Z

Brian Higdon:

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:brian.higdon@owasp.org Brian Higdon].|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

==== Local News ====

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

July Meeting cancelled due to unexpected business travel. Rescheduled for August.

==== Chapter Meetings ====

== '''Upcoming Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: South Mandarin Regional Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd, Conference Room'''

'''WHEN:: 5:30pm-7pm, Thursday, August 15, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Rebooting the Chapter. We will begin with an overview of OWASP and highlight some of the important projects that can improve the security posture of your organization. We will review the new 2013 OWASP Top 10. '''

'''RSVP:: http://owasp-jax-aug2013.eventbrite.com/'''

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]
[[Category:Florida]]

Jacksonville

2013-07-18T22:00:55Z

Brian Higdon:

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:brian.higdon@owasp.org Brian Higdon].|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

==== Local News ====

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

July Meeting cancelled due to unexpected business travel. Rescheduled for August.

==== Chapter Meetings ====

== '''Upcoming Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: South Mandarin Regional Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd, Conference Room'''

'''WHEN:: 5:30pm-7pm, Thursday, August 15, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Rebooting the Chapter. We will begin with an overview of OWASP and highlight some of the important projects that can improve the security posture of your organization. We will review the new 2013 OWASP Top 10. '''

'''RSVP:: http://jax-owasp.eventbrite.com'''

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]
[[Category:Florida]]

Jacksonville

2013-07-18T21:57:45Z

Brian Higdon:

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:brian.higdon@owasp.org Brian Higdon].|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

==== Local News ====

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

July Meeting cancelled due to unexpected business travel. Rescheduled for August.

==== Chapter Meetings ====

== '''Upcoming Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: South Mandarin Regional Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd, Multipurpose Room B'''

'''WHEN:: 5:30pm-7pm, Thursday, August 15, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Rebooting the Chapter. We will begin with an overview of OWASP and highlight some of the important projects that can improve the security posture of your organization. We will review the new 2013 OWASP Top 10. '''

'''RSVP:: http://jax-owasp.eventbrite.com'''

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]
[[Category:Florida]]

Jacksonville

2013-07-18T21:57:25Z

Brian Higdon:

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:brian.higdon@owasp.org Brian Higdon].|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

==== Local News ====

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

July Meeting Cancelled due to unexpected business travel. Rescheduled for August.

==== Chapter Meetings ====

== '''Upcoming Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: South Mandarin Regional Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd, Multipurpose Room B'''

'''WHEN:: 5:30pm-7pm, Thursday, August 15, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Rebooting the Chapter. We will begin with an overview of OWASP and highlight some of the important projects that can improve the security posture of your organization. We will review the new 2013 OWASP Top 10. '''

'''RSVP:: http://jax-owasp.eventbrite.com'''

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]
[[Category:Florida]]

Jacksonville

2013-07-10T19:20:27Z

Brian Higdon:

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:brian.higdon@owasp.org Brian Higdon].|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

==== Local News ====

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

==== Chapter Meetings ====

== '''Upcoming Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: South Mandarin Regional Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd, Multipurpose Room B'''

'''WHEN:: 6pm-8pm, Thursday, July 25th, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Rebooting the Chapter. We will begin with an overview of OWASP and highlight some of the important projects that can improve the security posture of your organization. We will review the new 2013 OWASP Top 10. '''

'''RSVP:: http://jax-owasp.eventbrite.com'''

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]
[[Category:Florida]]

Jacksonville

2013-07-09T20:40:05Z

Brian Higdon:

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:brian.higdon@owasp.org Brian Higdon].|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

==== Local News ====

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

==== Chapter Meetings ====

== '''Upcoming Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: South Mandarin Regional Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd, Multipurpose Room B'''

'''WHEN:: 6pm-8pm, Thursday, July 25th, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Rebooting the Chapter. We will begin with an overview of OWASP and highlight some of the important projects that can improve the security posture of your organization. We will review the new 2013 OWASP Top 10. '''

'''RSVP:: Coming soon'''

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]
[[Category:Florida]]

Jacksonville

2013-07-09T20:38:31Z

Brian Higdon:

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:brian.higdon@owasp.org Brian Higdon].|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

==== Local News ====

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

==== Chapter Meetings ====

== '''Upcoming Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT:: Jacksonville OWASP Meeting'''

'''WHERE:: South Mandarin Regional Branch, 12125 San Jose Blvd, Multipurpose Room B'''

'''WHEN:: 6pm-8pm, Thursday, July 25th, 2013'''

'''WHO:: Brian Higdon'''

'''ABSTRACT:: Rebooting the Chapter. We will begin with an overview of OWASP and highlight some of the important projects that can improve your organizations security posture. We will review the new 2013 OWASP Top 10. '''

'''RSVP:: Coming soon'''

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]
[[Category:Florida]]

Jacksonville

2010-01-14T18:01:24Z

Brian Higdon: /* Local News */

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:mareeba@gmail.com Brian Higdon]|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

<paypal>Jacksonville</paypal>

==== Local News ====

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

==== Chapter Meetings ====

== '''Upcoming Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT::''' Introduction to OWASP and Application Security

'''WHERE::''' Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL See Map: [http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&q=10599+Deerwood+Park+Blvd,+jacksonville,+fl&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=10599+Deerwood+Park+Blvd,+Jacksonville,+FL+32256&gl=us&ei=f01PS7XGGo20tgeuv8mxCQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CAgQ8gEwAA]

'''WHEN::''' Thursday, February 18th, 2010 6:30-8pm

'''WHO::''' Brian Higdon, Chairman and Founder OWASP-JAX

'''ABSTRACT:: ''' Information security threats are way up, fraud losses continue to rise, regulatory fines are increasingly common, and budget dollars to solve these myriad problems are in short supply. Hampered by a sluggish economy, organizations simply cannot afford to hire all the talent they need, implement every best-practice, or buy every blinking-light widget on the market. Sacrifices are unavoidable, and still risk must be managed. Each organization must decide for itself the level of risk it is willing to accept.

There is a difference between what is possible and what is probable, something we often lose sight of in the world of information security. For example, a vulnerability represents a possible way for an attacker to exploit an asset, but remember not all vulnerabilities are created equal. Obviously, we must also keep in mind that a vulnerability's mere existence does not necessarily mean it will be exploited, or indicate by whom or to what extent. Some vulnerabilities are more difficult to exploit than others and therefore attract different attackers. Autonomous worms & viruses may attack one type of issue, while a sentient targeted attacker may prefer another path. Better understanding of these factors enables us to make informed business decisions about website risk management and what is probable.

In this presentation, Brian Higdon will discuss the OWASP organization, it's goals, how it can help your organization better secure your current application software and improve your process for developing more secure software going forward. We will also take an introductory look at application security in general and how software vulnerabilities make it easy for malicious users to attack your systems.

<br> '''RSVP::''' http://owasp-jax.eventbrite.com/

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]

Jacksonville

2010-01-14T18:00:40Z

Brian Higdon: /* Future Meetings */

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:mareeba@gmail.com Brian Higdon]|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

<paypal>Jacksonville</paypal>

==== Local News ====

'''Meeting Location'''

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

==== Chapter Meetings ====

== '''Upcoming Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT::''' Introduction to OWASP and Application Security

'''WHERE::''' Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL See Map: [http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&q=10599+Deerwood+Park+Blvd,+jacksonville,+fl&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=10599+Deerwood+Park+Blvd,+Jacksonville,+FL+32256&gl=us&ei=f01PS7XGGo20tgeuv8mxCQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CAgQ8gEwAA]

'''WHEN::''' Thursday, February 18th, 2010 6:30-8pm

'''WHO::''' Brian Higdon, Chairman and Founder OWASP-JAX

'''ABSTRACT:: ''' Information security threats are way up, fraud losses continue to rise, regulatory fines are increasingly common, and budget dollars to solve these myriad problems are in short supply. Hampered by a sluggish economy, organizations simply cannot afford to hire all the talent they need, implement every best-practice, or buy every blinking-light widget on the market. Sacrifices are unavoidable, and still risk must be managed. Each organization must decide for itself the level of risk it is willing to accept.

There is a difference between what is possible and what is probable, something we often lose sight of in the world of information security. For example, a vulnerability represents a possible way for an attacker to exploit an asset, but remember not all vulnerabilities are created equal. Obviously, we must also keep in mind that a vulnerability's mere existence does not necessarily mean it will be exploited, or indicate by whom or to what extent. Some vulnerabilities are more difficult to exploit than others and therefore attract different attackers. Autonomous worms & viruses may attack one type of issue, while a sentient targeted attacker may prefer another path. Better understanding of these factors enables us to make informed business decisions about website risk management and what is probable.

In this presentation, Brian Higdon will discuss the OWASP organization, it's goals, how it can help your organization better secure your current application software and improve your process for developing more secure software going forward. We will also take an introductory look at application security in general and how software vulnerabilities make it easy for malicious users to attack your systems.

<br> '''RSVP::''' http://owasp-jax.eventbrite.com/

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]

Jacksonville

2010-01-14T18:00:17Z

Brian Higdon: /* Future Meetings */

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:mareeba@gmail.com Brian Higdon]|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

<paypal>Jacksonville</paypal>

==== Local News ====

'''Meeting Location'''

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

==== Chapter Meetings ====

== '''Future Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT::''' Introduction to OWASP and Application Security

'''WHERE::''' Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL See Map: [http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&q=10599+Deerwood+Park+Blvd,+jacksonville,+fl&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=10599+Deerwood+Park+Blvd,+Jacksonville,+FL+32256&gl=us&ei=f01PS7XGGo20tgeuv8mxCQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CAgQ8gEwAA]

'''WHEN::''' Thursday, February 18th, 2010 6:30-8pm

'''WHO::''' Brian Higdon, Chairman and Founder OWASP-JAX

'''ABSTRACT:: ''' Information security threats are way up, fraud losses continue to rise, regulatory fines are increasingly common, and budget dollars to solve these myriad problems are in short supply. Hampered by a sluggish economy, organizations simply cannot afford to hire all the talent they need, implement every best-practice, or buy every blinking-light widget on the market. Sacrifices are unavoidable, and still risk must be managed. Each organization must decide for itself the level of risk it is willing to accept.

There is a difference between what is possible and what is probable, something we often lose sight of in the world of information security. For example, a vulnerability represents a possible way for an attacker to exploit an asset, but remember not all vulnerabilities are created equal. Obviously, we must also keep in mind that a vulnerability's mere existence does not necessarily mean it will be exploited, or indicate by whom or to what extent. Some vulnerabilities are more difficult to exploit than others and therefore attract different attackers. Autonomous worms & viruses may attack one type of issue, while a sentient targeted attacker may prefer another path. Better understanding of these factors enables us to make informed business decisions about website risk management and what is probable.

In this presentation, Brian Higdon will discuss the OWASP organization, it's goals, how it can help your organization better secure your current application software and improve your process for developing more secure software going forward. We will also take an introductory look at application security in general and how software vulnerabilities make it easy for malicious users to attack your systems.

<br> '''RSVP::''' http://owasp-jax.eventbrite.com/

'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]

Jacksonville

2010-01-14T17:07:14Z

Brian Higdon:

{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Jacksonville|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:mareeba@gmail.com Brian Higdon]|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-Jacksonville|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-Jacksonville}}

<paypal>Jacksonville</paypal>

==== Local News ====

'''Meeting Location'''

Everyone is welcome to join us at our chapter meetings.

==== Chapter Meetings ====

== '''Future Meetings''' ==

'''WHAT::''' Introduction to OWASP and Application Security

'''WHERE::''' Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL See Map: [http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&q=10599+Deerwood+Park+Blvd,+jacksonville,+fl&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=10599+Deerwood+Park+Blvd,+Jacksonville,+FL+32256&gl=us&ei=f01PS7XGGo20tgeuv8mxCQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CAgQ8gEwAA]

'''WHEN::''' Thursday, February 18th, 2010 6:30-8pm

'''WHO::''' Brian Higdon, Chairman and Founder OWASP-JAX

'''ABSTRACT:: ''' Information security threats are way up, fraud losses continue to rise, regulatory fines are increasingly common, and budget dollars to solve these myriad problems are in short supply. Hampered by a sluggish economy, organizations simply cannot afford to hire all the talent they need, implement every best-practice, or buy every blinking-light widget on the market. Sacrifices are unavoidable, and still risk must be managed. Each organization must decide for itself the level of risk it is willing to accept.

There is a difference between what is possible and what is probable, something we often lose sight of in the world of information security. For example, a vulnerability represents a possible way for an attacker to exploit an asset, but remember not all vulnerabilities are created equal. Obviously, we must also keep in mind that a vulnerability's mere existence does not necessarily mean it will be exploited, or indicate by whom or to what extent. Some vulnerabilities are more difficult to exploit than others and therefore attract different attackers. Autonomous worms & viruses may attack one type of issue, while a sentient targeted attacker may prefer another path. Better understanding of these factors enables us to make informed business decisions about website risk management and what is probable.

In this presentation, Brian Higdon will discuss the OWASP organization, it's goals, how it can help your organization better secure your current application software and improve your process for developing more secure software going forward. We will also take an introductory look at application security in general and how software vulnerabilities make it easy for malicious users to attack your systems.

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'''''COST''''': No costs, but all donations will be accepted as it helps pay for meeting related materials and provisions. The best way to support the chapter is to become a member.

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