GPC/Meetings/2013-01-02

Project Division Updates

• Project Numbers
  • Active Projects: 127
  • Inactive Projects: 67

• Projects Under Review
  • OWASP Cheat Sheets Project
  • OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer Project

• Project Announcements
  • OWASP ZAP 2.0.0 is now available for download.
  • Simon is hosting a Google hangout demonstrating many of these features at 17:00 UTC on Friday 8th Feb.
  • Details to be announced via https://twitter.com/zaproxy
  • OWASP AntiSamy Version 1.5 is finally released.

Currently Working On

• New Project Web Page
  • The web page has been launched.
  • It has replaced the OWASP Projects Page
  • I am focusing on updating and maintaing our projects page at least twice a week.

• OWASP Initiatives Meeting
  • REGISTER FOR THE UPCOMING WEBINARS
  • February 14, 2013 10am EST (GMT -5)
  • February 14, 2013 9pm EST (GMT -5

• Projects Handbook 2013
  • The Projects Handbook is now live.
  • Users can download it on the Projects Web Page.

• Preparation for FOSDEM
  • FOSDEM went very well for the Event team in Brussels.
  • The flyers went down very well.
  • Simon's presentation on ZAP went very well according to attendees.
  • The OWASP representatives at the event mentioned that many developers were not aware of OWASP.
  • It is suggested we attend more events like these for outreach.

• Preparation for London BSides
  • Fabio Cerullo and I had a conversation about flyers and Schwag for this event.
  • We are still in the process of creating, and sourcing items for this.
  • Security BSides London

• Guidebooks Project Management
  • The Guidebooks Projects have now begun their work.
  • We are using a collaborative Gantt chart tool to manage our work flow.
  • Start Date: February 4th 2013
  • End Date: June 4th 2013

• 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.

• ESAPI Proposal

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

• ModSecurity Grant Writing

1. Amount: $30,000
2. Status: This proposal has been submitted and received.

• 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.

• OWASP Static Analysis Tools Funding: DHS

1. There is a possibility of funding some of our Static Analysis tools.
2. The interested party is a different department within the DHS.
3. I am currently in talks with the DHS representative responsible for these initiatives.

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