Projects/Reports/2013-03-05

= OWASP Global Projects Report =


 * Project Numbers
 * Active Projects: 148
 * Inactive Projects: 67


 * New OWASP Projects
 * OWASP Web Application Security Quick Reference Guide Project
 * OWASP Application Fuzzing Framework Project
 * OWASP Security JDIs Project


 * Project Applications
 * OWASP Scytale Project
 * OWASP iMAS - iOS Mobile Application Security
 * OWASP Testdemo


 * Projects Under Review
 * OWASP Cheat Sheets Project
 * OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer Project
 * Xenotix XSS Exploit Framework
 * Project reviews are on hold until we can fill the Technical Project Advisor volunteer roles.

Currently Working On

 * OWASP Projects at AppSec USA
 * I worked with Sisterworks Publishing this week on organizing a webinar for our community.
 * They were meant to present their Phase 2 recommendations to us on Thursday during a live webinar.
 * Unfortunately, the presenters were not able to make it during the regular time.
 * I stepped in and presented their recommendations to the community.
 * Webinar Video: Thank you to Kate for recording and uploading the video.
 * Sisterworks Publishing recommendations to OWASP.


 * Determining Active Project Status
 * All existing project meta data has been entered into SalesForce.
 * There are still quite a few challenges with managing all of this data.
 * I've determined that we must first confirm that our Active projects are indeed Active, and that the named project leader is accurate as well.
 * I am reaching out to each leader individually to confirm these two key pieces of data for all 148 projects.


 * European Commission Grant Opportunity: Proposal Status
 * I have put together several communications pieces, instructions, forms, and scheduled deadlines for the AppSec EU Open Source Showcase (OSS).
 * As mentioned in my previous report, the local event organizers are already trying to allocate presenters for the OWASP Projects Track (OPT).
 * I don't anticipate needing to have a call for entries for the OPT, but I am prepared if we find we need to.
 * Projects at AppSec EU Document.
 * AppSec EU OSS Call for Entries.


 * Technical Project Advisors: Status Update on Recruitment
 * Currently there is $44,654.26 due to projects.
 * Many projects have a very small budget.
 * In addition, some projects have funds that they have not spent in years.
 * Projects that are more active in completing their roadmaps, and moving forward with their milestones, can benefit more from these stagnant funds.
 * A project bounty initiative is proposed as well. It aims to help project leaders find talent and reward dedicated contributors.
 * This proposal aims to facilitate the spending of these stagnant funds, and assist project leaders with talent acquisition for their projects and rewards.


 * Personal Development
 * I am always looking for different ways of improving my skills so I have developed a list of personal development activities I wish to undertake for the year.
 * I have each activity separated into quarters.
 * This quarter, Q2, I am focusing on increasing my Information Security knowledge and understanding.
 * To do this, I am taking a 7 week course on Information Security and Risk Management in Context.
 * The course is made available through Coursera.


 * 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.
 * Marketing questions.
 * Grant funding questions.
 * OWASP Social Media Updates.
 * What's happening with projects, questions.

Grants Updates

 * Guidebooks Grant
 * 1) Amount: $25,000
 * 2) Status: The first payment has been allocated to our project budgets.


 * 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: We now have a better idea of the initiatives and tasks we must undertake to better leverage this award. We will discuss possible solutions during our Mid-Term (6-12 month) marketing planning.


 * LSEC Web Attack Proposal
 * 1) Amount: TBD (Will be in Euros)
 * 2) Status: This proposal is currently being put together by a grant partner. We are still in the process of writing the proposal and working out logistics.


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