Suncoast

Welcome to the OWASP Suncoast Local Chapter
The OWASP Suncoast Chapter was founded in March 2008 by [mailto:carter.stephen@gmail.com Steve Carter] and [mailto:mnixxon@gmail.com Mike Nixon]. Chapter meetings are held several times a year, typically once per quarter on the first Tuesday of the month.

Participation
OWASP Local Chapter meetings are free and open. Our chapter's meetings are informal and encourage open discussion of all aspects of application security. Anyone in our area interested in web application security is welcome to attend. If you plan to attend a chapter meeting, please subscribe to the OWASP Suncoat Mailing List to get reminders and notification of any changes.

We encourage attendees to give short presentations about specific topics. If you would like to make a presentation, or have any questions about the Suncoast Chapter, send an email to one of the chapter leaders.

Local News
OWASP Suncoast Chapter Meeting August 5th, 2008 @ 6pm, Location: Gevity HR in Lakewood Ranch (Frederick Taylor conference room)

Agenda: Discussion of OWASP Top Ten Vulnerabilities, OWASP tools demonstration

The presentations from the May 6 Suncoast OWASP meeting are now available for download

The following presentation is an introduction OWASP (and the Suncoast chapter) with in depth information regarding its missions, goals and objectives: [[Media:Introduction_to_OWASP_Suncoast_050608.ppt‎]]

The following presentation is a brief web application security introduction intended for those completely new to the subject: [[Media:Webappsec intro.ppt]]

First Suncoat OWASP Meeting Tuesday May 6, 2008 @ 6pm - 8pm, location: LTC Engineering Associates

Agenda: Introduction to OWASP, Introduction to Web Application Security, OWASP tools demonstration (time permitting)

We are looking for support including speakers and sponsors. We are also still trying to identify a larger conference room in the area to host future events. Please contact [mailto:mnixxon@gmail.com Mike Nixon] or [mailto:carter.stephen@gmail.com Stephen Carter] if you are able to help in any way. Speakers from commercial companies are welcome although it is against Chapter rules to promote commercial products.