OWASP Global Connector August 13, 2013
 
    VERY IMPORTANT COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND DEADLINES!!!!!   



OWASP Projects Defined:  Answers to Community Questions and Feedback 
(http://owasp.blogspot.com/2013/08/owasp-projects-defined-answers-to.html)
Recently, we have received many questions relating to our OWASP Projects.  
Projects Manager, Samantha Groves, has put together a brief overview of OWASP 
Projects (https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:OWASP_Project), and has 
answered some of the most comment questions we have received from the 
community.  Learn more about our Projects Platform by visiting the OWASP Blog 
(http://owasp.blogspot.com/2013/08/owasp-projects-defined-answers-to.html) 

FEATURED OWASP PROJECT

OWASP O2 Platform (https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_O2_Platform)

The OWASP O2 Platform is a collection of open source modules that help Web 
Application Security Professionals to maximize their efforts and quickly obtain 
high visibility into an application's security profile.  O2 is designed to 
automate application security knowledge and workflows, and to allow 
non-security experts to access and consume Security Knowledge.  Please visit 
o2platform.com (http://o2platform.com/) if you would like more information on 
the project as most O2 content is still on the external site.  If you would 
like to contribute, please visit the OWASP O2 Platform Project GitHub 
Repository (https://github.com/o2platform), or contact Project Leader Dinis 
Cruz (mailto:[email protected]) for more information.

NEW OWASP PROJECTS

OWASP Unmaskme Project (https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Unmaskme_Project)

The goal of this tool is to raise security awareness among web owners in order 
to help decrease the constant rise of compromised websites.  It can scan public 
resources while extracting metadata from any website (either domain name or IP 
address, no resource) and will explain it in a brief summary.  The extraction 
will be totally passive just like browsing the website, otherwise the tool 
couldn't be online for public use.  It's based mainly on HTTP headers and 
metadata.  For more information, please contact the project leader, Emilio 
Casbas (mailto:[email protected]). 

OWASP File Format Validation Project 
(https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_File_Format_Validation_Project)

This project was created to provide developers a library to help them validate 
formats of a file properly.  Validation is based on the official specifications 
(ISO, RFC, UIT-T, ...) of tested formats, and not only on signatures.  For more 
information, please contact the project leader, Greorges-B Michel 
(mailto:[email protected]).

PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENTS

OWASP OWTF Project:  0.30 Summer Storm II Released! 
(https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_OWTF)

Abraham Aranguren (mailto:[email protected]), Project Leader for the 
OWASP OWTF Project, has just announced the release of OWASP OWTF 0.30 Summer 
Storm II.  The release is another very significant release which includes the 
continued work of a hand full of Google Summer of Code Projects.  If you want 
more information on the release and the OWASP OWTF Project itself, please visit 
the project blog or contact Abraham (mailto:[email protected]) 
directly.

OWASP Webinar Opportunities for Project Leaders

Are you a project leader interested in promoting your project via one of our 
bi-weekly webinars?  We currently have a hand full of free time slots available 
for project leaders that would like to give a talk and/or demo their project.  
If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, please reach out 
to the OWASP Projects Manager, Samantha Groves 
(mailto:[email protected]).  

OWASP Women in AppSec News! 
(http://appsecusa.org/2013/activities/owasp-women-in-application-security-appsec-program/)

The Women in AppSec Call for Applicants is now open.  Apply if your are a 
female student at either the undergraduate or graduate level, an instructor, or 
a professional working woman who is interested in sponsorship to attend the 
AppSec USA 2013 Conference in New York City.  The application deadline is 
Monday, September 09, 2013 at 5PM GMT.  Contact Samantha Groves if you have any 
questions about the program.  Submit your application here:  Application Form 
(https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/forms/d/1WEtInvzlxLDXpTgfXh-E1E7e8H5FRfEOPIaTOizlBpk/viewform?edit_requested=true)

Marketing Collateral:  Seeking Community Input 
(https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Marketing/Community_Input)

The OWASP Ops team is happy to report that the marketing project we have been 
working on with Sisterworks and Design Foundry is in the final stages of 
delivery.  We are now at a point where we would like to seek community input on 
a hand full of the most critical marketing pieces we have developed with our 
contractors.  We have set up a wiki page to facilitate comments and votes from 
the community.  You can find more instructions on the process on this page.  
Please visit the Marketing Community Input page 
(https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Marketing/Community_Input) to view, comment, 
and to vote on each marketing piece.  



    
GLOBAL AppSec CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS

OWASP AppSec EU 2013 (https://appsec.eu/) - 

Last chance to register for this fantastic event happening next week!  Register 
Now (https://appsec.eu/registration/)  
 
The Full Conference Schedule is Online (http://sched.appsec.eu/)


OWASP AppSec LATAM 2013 (https://www.owasp.org/index.php/AppSecLatam2013)
Keynote speakers will be:  Tony Ucedavelez and Christian Borghello
Full conference schedule and training details coming soon - check the 
conference website (http://appseclatam.org) for updates
Registration is now LIVE!  Click here to register 
(http://www.cvent.com/events/owasp-appsec-latam-2013/event-summary-021d6ec627ad47eab3a9bf90c895a0f9.aspx)
 and take advantage of early bird pricing.


OWASP AppSec USA 2013 (http://appsecusa.org)

 Early Bird pricing end on August 15th.  Register now to save $300 Click Here 
(http://appsecusa.org/2013/schedule/)

Click Here (http://appsecusa.org/2013/schedule/) for the full schedule of Talks 
and Training Classes

Sponsor opportunities are filling up fast - if you want to be a part of our 
exhibit hall or career fair, contact Contact Us 
(http://appsecusa.org/2013/sponsors/) ASAP!

CHAPTERS CALL TO ACTION
​
We want ALL chapters, GLOBALLY, to share in the success of this event.  For 
each ticket to AppSec USA that your chapter sells between July 15 and August 
15, your chapter will receive $50 USD in your chapter's account.  Be sure your 
referrals enter in the appropriate promotional code during registration.

AppSec USA promotional resources (http://appsecusa.org/2013/resources/)

List of Chapter Codes to be entered during registration 
(https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhI4iTO_QojvdDRLcU9Ta0N2bXpPWjFmT0hMUnh2cHc#gid=3)

LOCAL AND REGIONAL EVENTS

OWASP Tampa Day 201 (https://owasptampaday2013.eventbrite.com/)3 - Aug 19; 
Tampa, FL
OWASP India Conference 2013 (http://2013.owasp.in/) - Aug 30-31; New Delhi, 
India
Ghana Cyber Security (https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Ghana) - Sept 5-6 
OWASP New Zealand Day 2013 
(https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_New_Zealand_Day_2013) - Sept 11-12; 
Auckland, New Zealand 
LASCON 2013 (http://lascon.org) - Oct 24-25, Austin, TX




PARTNER AND PROMOTIONAL EVENTS
​OWASP has partnered with these great events in the latter half of 2013 to grow 
our community and build awareness around software security.  If you want to 
learn more about OWASP's involvement or will be attending and want to 
participate, please 

CONTACT US (http://owasp4.owasp.org/contactus.html)
 - (ISC)2 Security Congress Chicago, IL (https://congress.isc2.org/) - Sept 
24-27; Chicago, IL - OWASP members receive a 20% discount with the code:  OWASP

 - Hacker Halted Europe 2013 (http://proconf-iceland.com/HackerHalted/) - 
October 7-8; Reykjavik, Iceland
 - ISSA International Conference (http://www.issa.org/?page=Conference) - Oct 
9-10; Nashville, TN

 - HITBSecConf 2013 (http://conference.hitb.org/) - Oct 14-17; Kuala Lumpur, 
Malaysia

 - Rochester Security Summit 2013 (https://www.rochestersecurity.org/) - Oct 
22-23; Rochester, NY

 - RSA Conference Europe 2013 
(http://www.rsaconference.com/events/2012/europe/index.htm) - Oct 29-31; 
Amsterdam, Netherlands - OWASP members receive 100 Euro discount with the code: 
 12E3OWASPD

 - Cloud Security Alliance Congress 2013 
(http://www.misti.com/default.asp?page=65&Return=70&ProductID=4985) - Dec 4-5; 
Orlando, FL

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CORPORATE MEMBERS

Thank you to:

Cloud Flare for their NEW membership
and
WhiteHat Security for their renewal 

   
DEADLINES, DEADLINES, DEADLINES, DEADLINES

DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE CRITICAL GLOBAL ACTIVITIES

UPCOMING DEADLINES:

AUGUST 16, 2013

SUBMIT YOUR CANDIDACY FOR THE GLOBAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
(https://www.owasp.org/index.php/2013_Board_Elections)

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINEE
FOR THE 2013 WASPY AWARDS 

September 30, 2013 

Deadline to join or to renew your membership to ensure eligibility to vote in 
the 2013 election and WASPY awards

CALL FOR WASPY SPONSORS! 
(https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/1VDBZ4vnJ52XkB2MJ35PCdMUTbS8qFmChkL24-GsygtY/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs)

The WASPY awards are a way to recognize our amazing volunteers around the 
world.  Without the support from our sponsors, this would not be possible.  A 
BIG THANK YOU to Qualys - a solid supporter of the Open source community and 
these awards!  Contact us (http://owasp4.owasp.org/contactus.html) to learn 
more!

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OWASP PRESENTS
A GLOBAL CTF!!

OWASP has partnered with the Irish Honeynet Project (a not for profit 
organization) to conduct the first ever GLOBAL CTF!

This worldwide challenge will be launched at AppSec EU in Hamburg, Germany in 
August and run through mid November.  The winners will be announced at AppSec 
USA in New York!
Preliminary information can be found here 
(https://www.owasp.org/images/d/d5/Global_CTF.pdf)
Keep checking back for frequent updates and news! 

GET YOUR CREDITS!

Register to participate in the OWASP Webinar Series.  This provides an 
opportunity to review some of the top security talks AND earn CPE credits!

the Next Webinar is scheduled for Wednesday August 14, 2013.  
LIVE - Jack Mannino
Jack Mannino unveils the MAJOR release for GoatDroid 
(https://github.com/jackMannino/OWASP-GoatDroid-Project)

Wednesday August 14

at 10am EDT (Live Webinar)

 (https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/271332782)
and
at 9pm EDT (replay of the Live Webinar)

 (https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/781923710)
We want to highlight projects and research!  If you have a topic that you would 
like to present, please submit an abstract here:  Contact us 
(http://owasp4.owasp.org/contactus.html)



NEW OWASP CHAPTERS

OWASP Azerbaijan (https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Azerbaijan)

Azerbaijain is located on the Caspian Sea.  This chapter will be led by Adil 
Aliyef (mailto:[email protected]), Turgut Mehdiyev 
(mailto:[email protected]), and Niyaz Abbasov 
(mailto:[email protected]).

OWASP Bloomington (https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Bloomington)

Bloomington, Indiana is located in the US and is just south of Indianapolis.  
This chapter will be led by Neil Weitzel (mailto:[email protected]).

Are you looking to start a chapter or put some energy into an inactive chapter? 
 Please reach out to us by completing this short information sheet. 
(http://www.tfaforms.com/261541)   


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