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Despite appearing at number 8 in the OWASP Top 10 list (2013 version), CSRF vulnerabilities are still prevalent in a multitude of applications. What is CSRF? And why is this the case? What can be done to mitigate it? Sean Wright (Lead Security Engineer at security MSP) will give you the details to those very questions and more. | Despite appearing at number 8 in the OWASP Top 10 list (2013 version), CSRF vulnerabilities are still prevalent in a multitude of applications. What is CSRF? And why is this the case? What can be done to mitigate it? Sean Wright (Lead Security Engineer at security MSP) will give you the details to those very questions and more. | ||
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The OWASP Scotland chapter now has a sponsor which is [http://www.sopragroup.co.uk Sopra Group] | The OWASP Scotland chapter now has a sponsor which is [http://www.sopragroup.co.uk Sopra Group] | ||
Revision as of 20:52, 30 March 2017
OWASP Scotland
Welcome to the Scotland chapter homepage. The chapter leaders are Sean Wright and Rob Jansson.
Participation
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Sponsorship/Membership
to this chapter or become a local chapter supporter.
Or consider the value of Individual, Corporate, or Academic Supporter membership. Ready to become a member? 
Local News
Best way to keep up to date with meet-ups and the like is subscribe to the mailing list (Link above)
Past Events
Friday, 3 March 2017
Virtual event kicking off the year for the Scotland chapter.
Time: 12:00
Event Signup: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/owasp-scotland-chapter-meeting-march-2017-tickets-32070062420
The following talks will be given:
Penetration testing: a beginners paradise.
Ever wondered how to go from getting a certificate in penetration testing, or some tinkering in your spare time actually doing it as a full time job? Come and get answers as Andrew Scott (Head of Security Testing for an international bank) spills the beans. How did he get into testing, what other ways in are there? How do you sell yourself to prospective employers and make sure you are ready to do what they want to pay you for, not just what you want to do.
CSRF - Imitation is The Best Form of Flattery
Despite appearing at number 8 in the OWASP Top 10 list (2013 version), CSRF vulnerabilities are still prevalent in a multitude of applications. What is CSRF? And why is this the case? What can be done to mitigate it? Sean Wright (Lead Security Engineer at security MSP) will give you the details to those very questions and more.
Sponsors
The OWASP Scotland chapter now has a sponsor which is Sopra Group
