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−	{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Washington VA|extra=The chapter leader is [mailto:[email protected] Jeremy Epstein]	+	==== About  ====
−	<paypal>Northern Virginia</paypal>
−	|mailinglistsite=http://lists.owasp.org/mailman/listinfo/owasp-wash_dc_va|emailarchives=http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-wash_dc_va}}
		+	[[Image:Owasp-nova.JPG|right|275px|Owasp-nova.JPG]]The '''OWASP Northern VA Local Chapter''' meetings are FREE and OPEN to anyone interested in learning more about application security. We encourage individuals to provide knowledge transfer via hands-on training and presentations of specific OWASP projects and research topics and sharing SDLC knowledge. OWASP Northern Virginia has almost 1000 members with a wide range of experience and backgrounds. We are also one of the two hosts with OWASP DC, hosting the 2016 OWASP AppSec USA Conference in Washington, DC. We'll be looking for members to help volunteer during the next few months.
−	== Next Meeting ==	+	We the encourage vendor-agnostic presentations to utilize the OWASP Powerpoint template when applicable and individual volunteerism to enable perpetual growth. As a 501(3)c non-profit association donations of meeting space or refreshments sponsorship is encouraged, simply contact the local chapter leaders listed on this page to discuss. Prior to participating with OWASP please review the Chapter Rules.
−	Our next meeting will be on November 13 from 600pm until about 830pm. The speakers will be:	+	The chapter is committed to providing an engaging experience for a variety of audience types ranging from local students and those beginning in app-sec, to those experienced and accomplished professionals who are looking for competent collaborators for OWASP-related projects. To this end, we will continue to conduct both monthly chapter meetings as well as out-of-band curricula, on application security topics.
−	''Nadya Bartol, Booz Allen Hamilton'': '''Framework for Software Assurance'''	+	{{Chapter Template|chaptername=Northern Virginia|extra =Come see us at a chapter meeting, jump on our Google Group, or email any of us directly.
−	Nadya's presentation will provide an update on the Software Assurance	+	=== Chapter Board ===
−	Forum efforts to establish a comprehensive framework for software	+	Previously having had a Chapter Leader, then a Chapter "Program Committee", the chapter is now run by a full board:
−	assurance (SwA) and security measurement.  The Framework addresses
−	measuring achievement of SwA goals and objectives within the context of
−	individual projects, programs, or enterprises.  It targets a variety of
−	audiences including executives, developers, vendors, suppliers, and
−	buyers.  The Framework leverages existing measurement methodologies,
−	including Practical Software and System Measurement (PSM); CMMI Goal,
−	Question, Indicator, Measure (GQ(I)M);  NIST SP 800-55 Rev1; and ISO/IEC
−	27004 and identifies commonalities among the methodologies to help
−	organizations integrate SwA measurement in their overall measurement
−	efforts cost-effectively and as seamlessly as possible, rather than
−	establish a standalone SwA measurement effort within an organization.
−	The presentation will provide an update on the SwA Forum Measurement
−	Working Group work, present the current version of the Framework and underlying measures
−	development and implementation processes, and propose example SwA
−	measures applicable to a variety of SwA stakeholders.  The presentation
−	will update the group on the latest NIST and ISO standards on
−	information security measurement that are being integrated into the
−	Framework as the standards are being developed.
−	''Paco Hope, Cigital'': '''The Web Security Testing Cookbook'''	+	* Abdullah Munawar - Board Chair
		+	* Ben Pick
−	The Web Security Testing Cookbook (O'Reilly & Associates, October 2008)	+	Board member responsibilities include:
−	gives developers and testers the tools they need to make security
−	testing a regular part of their development lifecycle. Its recipe style
−	approach covers manual, exploratory testing as well automated techniques
−	that you can make part of your unit tests or regression cycle. The
−	recipes cover the basics like observing messages between clients and
−	servers, to multi-phase tests that script the login and execution of web
−	application features. This book complements many of the security texts
−	in the market that tell you what a vulnerability is, but not how to
−	systematically test it day in and day out. Leverage the recipes in this
−	book to add significant security coverage to your testing without adding
−	significant time and cost to your effort.
−	We hope to have a few copies to give away as autographed door prizes.	+	<pre style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  * Providing governance for chapter and member activities in terms chapter mission and OWASP code of ethics
		+	* Recruiting OWASP membership
		+	* Driving OWASP NoVA Chapter attendance and involvement
		+	* Deferring to, facilitating, and supporting the activities and projects of chapter membership
		+	* Eliciting, scheduling, and coordinating chapter panels, speakers, and other sessions
		+	* Scouting, clearing, and scheduling chapter meeting venues and catering
		+	* Identifying opportunities for collaboration between chapter membership, OWASP global committees, and other organizations
		+	* Collecting and auditing use of chapter funds
		+	* Voting on chapter matters
		+	</pre>
		+	For more information on how the board was elected and what it's responsibilities are, please see: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h8GTqsWg2xiTwWAWS-Ra6_GU4eJGt44aa1hFc9EQloU/edit?hl=en_US&amp;authkey=CIS9zFM Chapter Board Election] |mailinglistsite=https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/owasp-nova|emailarchives=https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/owasp-nova}}
−	==Directions==	+	You may also want to follow [http://twitter.com/OWASPNoVA/ @OWASPNoVA] on Twitter.
		+	=== Schedule  ===
−	To Booz Allen's One Dulles facility:	+	Meetings are (generally) held the first Thursday of the month.
−	13200 Woodland Park Road	+	Note: We need speakers and topics! If you want to present, please contact [mailto:[email protected] Mike] or [mailto:[email protected] Abdullah]. We're very open to hearing from all our members.
−	Herndon, VA 20171
−	From Tyson's Corner:	+	== Next Meeting  ==
−	# Take LEESBURG PIKE / VA-7 WEST	+	We'll post all meetings on the Meetup page below.
−	# Merge onto VA-267 WEST / DULLES TOLL ROAD (Portions Toll)
−	# Take the VA-657 Exit (Exit Number 10 towards Herndon / Chantilly)
−	# Take the ramp toward CHANTILLY
−	# Turn Left onto CENTERVILLE ROAD (at end of ramp)
−	# Turn Left onto WOODLAND PARK ROAD (less than 1⁄2 mile)
−	# End at 13200 WOODLAND PARK ROAD
−	== Past Meetings ==	+	We can also be contacted through the comment or messages systems on Meetup.
−	For our October 2008 meeting, we had two fascinating talks relating to forensics.	+	For latest news check the meetup page here: [http://www.meetup.com/OWASP-Northern-Virginia-Chapter/ Meetup].
−	''Dave Merkel, Mandiant'': '''Enterprise Grade Incident Management - Responding to Persistent Threats'''	+	=== History  ===
−	Dave Merkel is Vice President of Products at Mandiant, a leading provider of information security services, education and products. Mr. Merkel has worked in the information security and incident response industry for over 10 years. His background includes service as a federal agent in the US Air Force and over 7 years experience directing security operations at America Online. He currently oversees the product business at Mandiant, and is in charge of building Mandiant Intelligent Response - an enterprise incident response solution. But no, he won't be selling you anything today.	+	The original DC Chapter was founded in June 2004 by [mailto:jeff.williams@owasp.org Jeff Williams] and has had members from Virginia to Delaware. In April 2005 a new chapter, OWASP Washington VA Local Chapter, was formed and the DC Chapter was renamed to DC-Maryland. The two are sister chapters and include common members and shared discourse. The chapters meet in opposite halves of the month to facilitate this relationship.
−	''Inno Eroraha, NetSecurity'': '''Responding to the Digital Crime Scene: Gathering Volatile Data'''	+	__NOTOC__
−	Inno Eroraha is the founder and chief strategist of NetSecurity Corporation, a company that provides digital forensics, hands-on security consulting, and Hands-on How-To® training solutions that are high-quality, timely, and customer-focused. In this role, Mr. Eroraha helps clients plan, formulate, and execute the best security and forensics strategy that aligns with their business goals and priorities. He has consulted with Fortune 500 companies, IRS, DHS, VA, DoD, and other entities.	+	[[Category:OWASP Chapter]]
−		+	[[Category:United States]]
−	[[Category:Virginia]]
−	[[Category:Washington, DC]]

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About

The OWASP Northern VA Local Chapter meetings are FREE and OPEN to anyone interested in learning more about application security. We encourage individuals to provide knowledge transfer via hands-on training and presentations of specific OWASP projects and research topics and sharing SDLC knowledge. OWASP Northern Virginia has almost 1000 members with a wide range of experience and backgrounds. We are also one of the two hosts with OWASP DC, hosting the 2016 OWASP AppSec USA Conference in Washington, DC. We'll be looking for members to help volunteer during the next few months.

We the encourage vendor-agnostic presentations to utilize the OWASP Powerpoint template when applicable and individual volunteerism to enable perpetual growth. As a 501(3)c non-profit association donations of meeting space or refreshments sponsorship is encouraged, simply contact the local chapter leaders listed on this page to discuss. Prior to participating with OWASP please review the Chapter Rules.

The chapter is committed to providing an engaging experience for a variety of audience types ranging from local students and those beginning in app-sec, to those experienced and accomplished professionals who are looking for competent collaborators for OWASP-related projects. To this end, we will continue to conduct both monthly chapter meetings as well as out-of-band curricula, on application security topics.

OWASP Northern Virginia

Welcome to the Northern Virginia chapter homepage. Come see us at a chapter meeting, jump on our Google Group, or email any of us directly.

Chapter Board

Previously having had a Chapter Leader, then a Chapter "Program Committee", the chapter is now run by a full board:

• Abdullah Munawar - Board Chair
• Ben Pick

Board member responsibilities include:

   * Providing governance for chapter and member activities in terms chapter mission and OWASP code of ethics
   * Recruiting OWASP membership
   * Driving OWASP NoVA Chapter attendance and involvement
   * Deferring to, facilitating, and supporting the activities and projects of chapter membership
   * Eliciting, scheduling, and coordinating chapter panels, speakers, and other sessions
   * Scouting, clearing, and scheduling chapter meeting venues and catering
   * Identifying opportunities for collaboration between chapter membership, OWASP global committees, and other organizations
   * Collecting and auditing use of chapter funds
   * Voting on chapter matters

For more information on how the board was elected and what it's responsibilities are, please see: Chapter Board Election

Participation

OWASP Foundation (Overview Slides) is a professional association of global members and is open to anyone interested in learning more about software security. Local chapters are run independently and guided by the Chapter_Leader_Handbook. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional association your support and sponsorship of any meeting venue and/or refreshments is tax-deductible. Financial contributions should only be made online using the authorized online chapter donation button. To be a SPEAKER at ANY OWASP Chapter in the world simply review the speaker agreement and then contact the local chapter leader with details of what OWASP PROJECT, independent research or related software security topic you would like to present on.

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?

You may also want to follow @OWASPNoVA on Twitter.

Schedule

Meetings are (generally) held the first Thursday of the month.

Note: We need speakers and topics! If you want to present, please contact Mike or Abdullah. We're very open to hearing from all our members.

Next Meeting

We'll post all meetings on the Meetup page below.

We can also be contacted through the comment or messages systems on Meetup.

For latest news check the meetup page here: Meetup.

History

The original DC Chapter was founded in June 2004 by Jeff Williams and has had members from Virginia to Delaware. In April 2005 a new chapter, OWASP Washington VA Local Chapter, was formed and the DC Chapter was renamed to DC-Maryland. The two are sister chapters and include common members and shared discourse. The chapters meet in opposite halves of the month to facilitate this relationship.