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• Project Activity Modules in Cambridge UK
  • We were not able to secure any sponsorship for any of the event modules.
  • As a result, we are running the modules with the resources we have.
  • Currently we have the OWASP Mini Summit, the OSS, and the Project Leader Workshop running.

• All OWASP Flagship Projects Demoted
  • OWASP no longer has any projects under the flagship designation in its inventory.
  • The board made a decision to promote all of the projects this past Wednesday.
  • They are still working on drafting a response to the community.

• Project Task Force
  • The Project Task Force is still going strong.
  • If you want to get involved, please see the links below.
  • There is lots of work to do.
  • Project Task Force Page
  • Google Group Page

• Graphic Design: Hugo
  • Hugo has had his work cut out for him, but he is excellent.
  • At the moment, he is working on all of the marketing materials for AppSec EU.
  • We are rushing to meet deadlines, and working hard to move our projects along.

• Daily Project based queries and requests
  • This has not changed much since I began the post: questions are very similar in nature.
  • Global AppSec questions.
  • Funding queries.
  • Travel availability.
  • Project based administrative help.
  • Project status information.
  • Several project donation questions.
  • Marketing questions.
  • Grant funding questions.
  • OWASP social media updates.
  • What's happening with projects, questions.
  • Managing Salesforce cases.

General Awards

• OWASP OWTF Project: Brucon 5x5 Award

1. Amount: €5,000.00 (Approx. $6,670.00)
2. Status: Awarded. Congratulations, Abraham Aranguren and all involved in the project, for your award.

Proposals Awarded

• OWASP Guidebooks Proposal

1. Amount: $25,000 USD
2. Status: Awarded. The first payment has been allocated to our project budgets. The second invoice has now been sent to Georgia Tech and payment has been received.
3. OWASP Development Guide Plan
4. OWASP Testing Guide Plan
5. OWASP Code Review Guide Plan

• Google Grants Proposal

1. Amount: $120,000 USD in Adwords Funds
2. Status: Awarded.
3. Note: There is no link to show the proposal for this grant. There was a form that was submitted to Google, and we did not receive a record of this form.
4. Google Grants Usage Report

• Google Summer of Code

1. Amount: $5,500
2. Status: Awarded

• Projects breakdown:
  • 4 ZAP Projects: $2,000
  • 4 OWTF Projects: $2,000
  • 1 PHP Security Project: $500
  • 1 Hackademics Project: $500
  • 1 Modsecurity Project: $500
  • Travel Expenses: $1,896.38 (Reimbursement)
  • Note: Big thank you to Fabio Cerullo for coordinating and managing this award.

• OWASP AppSensor Grant Proposal

1. Amount: $15,000 USD
2. Status: Awarded.

• Total Funds Awarded: $172,170 USD for 2013.

Proposals Denied

• European Commission Grant Proposal

1. Amount: €250,000
2. Status: Denied.

• OWASP OpenSAMM Grant Proposal

1. Amount: $112,000 USD
2. Status: Denied

• OWASP ESAPI Grant Proposal

1. Amount: $25,000 USD
2. Status: Denied

• OWASP ModSecurity CRS Proposal

1. Amount: $30,000 USD
2. Status: Denied

• OWASP OWTF Grant Proposal

1. Amount: $55,800 USD
2. Status: Denied

Current Project Funds

• Chapter and Individual Project Funds
• Project Reboot 2012 Information
• Q1 2013: Funds Allocated to Projects
• Q2 2013: Funds Allocated to Projects
• Q3 2013: Funds Allocated to Projects
• Q4 2013: Funds Allocated to Projects

2014 OWASP Project Summit: Need Working Session Ideas!

The 2014 OWASP Project Summit will be taking place during AppSec EU 2014 in Cambridge, UK, and we need your help to make it our best Project Summit yet. We are calling on all OWASP Project Leaders to submit your project to participate in this year’s Summit. The Project Summit is a great opportunity to reach project milestones, as well as receive feedback from the OWASP community by enlisting new volunteers to your project.

Help shape the 2014 Project Summit by submitting to lead a working session. We would also, like your feedback on what tracks and session you would like to see at the Summit. The planning team would like your input on ideas to creating a productive event this year. The Summit team will take your ideas, and develop a comprehensive schedule that suits the needs of our Project Leaders and community.

Help make the 2014 Project Summit in Cambridge a great success for OWASP Projects. Submit your ideas for tracks and sessions to Samantha Groves ([email protected]) and Kait Disney-Leugers ([email protected]).

Open Source Showcase: Demo your Project at AppSec EU 2014!

The Open Source Showcase submission deadline has now passed. We have 8 projects that will be demoing during AppSec EU in Cambridge.

If you have additional questions, please contact the AppSec EU 2014 Planning Team ([email protected]).

Webinar Opportunity for OWASP Project Leaders

We are still in need for Project Leaders to showcase their projects via our Webinar series. The webinars will be held every third (3) Wednesday of every month at 10am EST. Alternatively, we can help you record a presentation and post it up on our YouTube channel.

Please reach out to Samantha Groves ([email protected]) if you are interested in giving a 45 minute webinar on your OWASP Project.

"OWASP 24/7" with Mark Miller is a series of recorded broadcasts, highlighting OWASP projects and people from around the world. With over 43,000 members in 100 countries, the OWASP 24/7 channel is available on demand, at anytime, anywhere on the planet. You are welcome to embed the broadcasts on your page, download them for your personal listening or keep up to date by subscribing to the iTunes channel. Please view the Podcast Project page for a list of current interviews.

View All Available Broadcasts or choose a single episode below

• National Security Awareness Month #NCSAM
• The OWASP Cornucopia Project with Colin Watson
• The OWASP Top Ten Proactive Controls Project with Jim Bird
• The OWASP Hacky Easter Challenge with Ivan Bütler
• AppSec APAC: What to Expect - Riotaro Okada & Robert Dracea
• AppSec Europe What to Expect - Adrian Winckles
• Not Making a Statement is a Statement in its Own Right - Tobias Gondrom and Eoin Keary
• AppSec APAC 2014 with Tobias Gondrom - What to Expect
• AppSec USA 2013: Larry Conklin and the Code Review Book Project
• AppSec USA 2013: Jim Manico - Life After OWASP Podcasting
• AppSec USA 2013: Zed Attack Proxy Project with Simon Bennetts
• AppSec USA 2013: Abbas Naderi and the OWASP PHP Security Project)
• AppSec USA 2013: Michael Coates on the AppSensor Project
• The OWASP Application Security CISO Guide with Marco Morana and Tobias Gondrom
• The Purpose of OWASP, an Interview with Co-Founder Dennis Groves
• Wait wait... don’t pwn me! - Full recording from AppSec USA 2013
• Sarah Baso - What does it take to support 43,000 members in 100+ countries?
• Samantha Groves - Getting the Most from OWASP Projects
• Kate Hartmann - The Future of Virtual Chapter Meetings
• Kelly Santalucia - Growing OWASP and the Outreach Programs
• Tom Brennan - What to Expect at AppSecUSA 2013

Upcoming interviews

• Kevin Wall (ESAPI)
• Andrew van der Stock (Pro-Active Controls)
• Andrew van der Stock
• Chetan Karande - Node.jsGoat
• Mark Arnold - OWASP Boston Chapter Lead
• Mike McCabe, Ken Johnson
• Rafael Gil
• Seba Deleersnyder