GPC/Meetings/2013-29-03

Project Division Updates

• Project Numbers
  • Active Projects: 141
  • Inactive Projects: 67

• Projects Under Review
  • OWASP Cheat Sheets Project
  • OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer Project
  • OWASP Codes of Conduct
  • Xenotix XSS Exploit Framework

• Project Applications
  • OWASP RailsGoat Project

Currently Working On

• OWASP Asia Leadership Outreach Project
  • This Asia Leadership Outreach Project came about during the discussion Dhillon and I had about OWASP at the Kuala Lumpur, Hack in the Box event.
  • He mentioned that he has offered OWASP a booth at the Kuala Lumpur, Hack in the Box event for a few years, but local chapters have not represented OWASP very well.
  • We suggested developing an OWASP Malaysia and Singapore outreach project that would involve a workshop, and the co-running of the Hack in the Box booth by members of both chapters.
  • I have put together a proposal where I outline a 3 day outreach initiative that aims to bring more experienced chapter leaders to the region for a workshop.
  • Read the full proposal for more information.

• Development of Technical Project Advisor Requirements
  • This item involves the new management work flow for project reviews that was proposed for 2013.
  • Projects Review Process Proposal
  • It will involve a working group of technical project advisors headed by a member of the board.
  • The working group will be made up of the following areas: Secure Development, Secure Lifecycle Activity, Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Governance, and Education.
  • These roles will be responsible for reviewing projects, and increasing the quality of the project review process and criteria.
  • I have put together experience requirements for each technical advisor volunteer role.
  • To read the full descriptions, please visit the advisory role descriptions document.

• Categorization of OWASP Projects
  • I have begun categorizing our OWASP projects into the Builder, Breaker, and Defender categories.
  • Currently, our categorization is limited so I have begun to increase the search criteria for our projects.
  • Additionally, I have begun to label our projects based on OWASP Open SAMM criteria.
  • The labels are as follows: Governance, Construction, Verification, Deployment.
  • The plan is to allow users to find projects based on these labels on our projects wiki page.

• Project Leader Responsibilities & Expectations
  • I am currently working on putting together documentation that outlines a project leader's responsibilities, and our organizational expectations of them.
  • I am also developing a "How to run a successful OWASP project" document.
  • Jim and I are developing brand usage guidelines for our project leaders.
  • An OWASP project lifecycle info graphic is being developed as well.
  • I hope that these "How To" documents and graphics will help project leaders understand their responsibilities, and how to leverage the OWASP project infrastructure for success.

• 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 donations questions.
  • OWASP LinkedIn Updates.
  • What's happening with projects, questions.

Grants Updates

• Guidebooks Grant

1. Amount: $25,000
2. Status: We are still waiting for payment from DHS. I have reached out to our DHS and Georgia Tech representatives once again to ask for payment.

• ESAPI Proposal

1. Amount: $25,000
2. Status: The ESAPI proposal is still being reviewed.

• ModSecurity Grant Writing

1. Amount: $30,000
2. Status: The ModSecurity proposal is still being reviewed.

• Google Grants Proposal

1. Amount: $120,00 in Adwords Funds
2. Status: I have begun managing the Adwords account regularly. I am waiting until we reach the implementation phase with our marketing company.

• Total Grant Funds Awarded: $145,000 for 2013.