GPC/Meetings/2013-08-03

Project Division Updates

• Project Numbers
  • Active Projects: 136
  • 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
  • Development of security framework based on Owasp Esapi for JSF2.0 (DSFE) Project
  • Barbarus
  • Droid Fusion
  • iSABEL Proxy Server

Currently Working On

• AppSec USA: OPT &OSS
  • Started creating documents for the AppSec USA Open Source Showcase and OWASP Projects Track.
  • AppSec USA Projects Document.
  • AppSec USA OPT Form.
  • AppSec USA OSS Form.
  • Waiting to hear from the local conference organisers on how they wish to proceed with this event module.

• AppSec EU Research: OPT &OSS
  • Started creating documents for the AppSec EU Research Open Source Showcase and OWASP Projects Track.
  • AppSec EU Research OPT Form.
  • AppSec EU Research OSS Form.
  • AppSec EU Research Projects Document.
  • Waiting to hear from the local conference organisers on how they wish to proceed with this event module.

• Black Hat EU
  • I am scheduled to attend Black Hat EU in two weeks.
  • I am helping man our OWASP Booth for two days.
  • Goal: Familiarise myself with Black Hat event management, branding, activities.

• OWASP Marketing
  • I am taking a more active role in OWASP's Global Marketing Initiatives.
  • I am meeting with Marketing Company responsible for developing our strategy and brand guidelines.
  • Goal: To develop a marketing and brand strategy for the organisation.

• 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.

• 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.