OWASP AppSec DC 2012

=Welcome=

=CFP=

NOTICE
'''Many of you have written to us asking about the requirement for a paper in our CFP hosted on EasyChair. Due to an unforseen change in the way EasyChair works, you are no longer able to configure a submission to require only an abstract as we thought we had done, and done in the past. To be clear, we are ***NOT*** requiring papers with our CFP submissions. As we have already started the CFP and can not move the platform we ask that anyone who does not have a paper simply submit their abstract as a .txt file to satisfy the systems requirement to upload a paper.'''

We apologize for this inconvience and the confusion it has caused and as a result of the confusion, we are extending the AppSec DC CFP deadline to Feburary 17th 2012 at 11:59 EST to allow all to submit their topics.

Submissions
Submit papers to http://cfp.appsecdc.org. Submission deadline is Feburary 17th 2012. Inquires can be made to cfpATappsecdcDOTorg.

To submit a paper, you will have to sign up for an EasyChair account at https://www.easychair.org/account/signup.cgi.

Topics
In accordance with the broader OWASP mission stemming from the 2011 OWASP Global Summit, AppSec DC is working to reflect the move of OWASP towards embracing all facets of Application Security, and not restricting it's content to strictly to the realm of web applications. Therefore we invite all practitioners of application security and those who work with or interact with all facets of application security to submit papers and participate in the conference.

The AppSec DC 2012 Content Committee is seeking presentations in the following subject areas:


 * OWASP Projects
 * Research in Application Security Defense (Defense & Countermeasures)
 * Research in Application Security Offense (Vulnerabilities & Exploits)
 * Web Application Security
 * Critical Infrastructure Security
 * Mobile Security
 * Government Initiatives & Government Case Studies
 * Effective Case studies in Policy, Governance, Architecture or Life Cycle
 * and other application security topics

Submit papers to http://cfp.appsecdc.org. Submission deadline is Feburary 17th 2012. Inquires can be made to cfpATappsecdcDOTorg.

To submit a paper, you will have to sign up for an EasyChair account at https://www.easychair.org/account/signup.cgi.

Additional information can be found in the Conference FAQ.

= Registration =

 Registration is not available yet for the April 2012 Conference.

Group Discounts
 * 10% off for groups of 10-19
 * 20% off for groups of 20-29
 * 30% off for groups of 30 or more

Who Should Attend AppSec DC 2012

 * Application Developers
 * Application Testers and Quality Assurance
 * Application Project Management and Staff
 * Chief Information Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Deputies, Associates and Staff
 * Chief Financial Officers, Auditors, and Staff Responsible for IT Security Oversight and Compliance
 * Security Managers and Staff
 * Executives, Managers, and Staff Responsible for IT Security Governance
 * IT Professionals Interesting in Improving IT Security
 * Anyone interested in learning about or promoting Web Application Security

= Volunteer =

Volunteers Needed!
Get involved!

We will take all the help we can get to pull off the best Web Application Security Conference of the year!

More opportunities and areas will be added as time goes on. Our Volunteer Guide can be downloaded which outlines some of the responsibilities and available positions.

To volunteer please email [mailto:volunteers@appsecdc.org volunteers@appsecdc.org]

= Schedule =

= Training =

Training
Call for papers is now OPEN until December 15th 2011. Submit proposals to http://training.appsecdc.org

OWASP strives to provide world class training for a variety of skill levels and interests at its conferences. From the novice to the expert, developers to managers, there is a training course at AppSec DC for you! Classes will begin at 9 AM each day and run until 5 PM (Daily schedule set by the trainer). Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided. Check each course for the required materials.

2 Day Training
TBD

1 Day Training
TBD

= Contests =

OWASP Member Door Prizes!
Are you an OWASP Member? At AppSecDC we will be giving away some amazing door prizes to some randomly selected OWASP members in attendance. You HAVE to be an OWASP member to be elligable, but if your not, you can easily add the $50 annual membership to your conference ticket and recieve $50 off admission. That's right, FREE OWASP MEMBERSHIP when combined with AppSec DC Registration! So remember to Register today with your OWASP membership!

This years contests vary in length, challenges, objectives and the skill-set of the participants. The goal of this year's ASDC challenges are to include application security folks of all backgrounds from developers to ninjas and to do so in a fun environment that keeps contestants scratching their heads. Contestants have the option of either participating in a more relaxed environment with shorter contest length or going for the more intense route. Contests consist of:

TBD

= Venue =

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
AppSec DC 2012 will be taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown Washington DC.

The convention center is located over the Mount Vernon Square/Convention Center Metro stop on the Green and Yellow lines of the DC Metro, and only a few blocks from our convention hotel, the Grand Hyatt Washington (reserve rooms here).

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= Hotel =

Hotel contracts are TBD

=Sponsors =

Sponsors
We are currently soliciting sponsors for the AppSec DC Conference. Please refer to our sponsorship opportunities for details. Please contact us at [mailto:sponsors@appsecdc.org sponsors@appsecdc.org] for sponsorship opportunities.

= Travel =

Traveling to the DC Metro Area
The Washington DC Area is serviced by three airports -- Reagan National (DCA), Dulles (IAD), and Thurgood Marshall Baltimore/Washington International (BWI). All currently have available transportation to downtown DC via public transportation, shuttles, or cab.

Washington DC is also serviced by Amtrak, VRE, and MARC train lines, which arrive in Union Station, a few metro stops or a short cab ride away from the convention center and the Grand Hyatt.

If you live in the DC Metropolitan area, we suggest taking Metro to the event. The convention center is located over the Mount Vernon Square/Convention Center Metro stop on the Green and Yellow lines of the DC Metro.

= Conference Committee =

Organizers
Mail List: [mailto:organizers@appsecdc.org organizers@appsecdc.org]


 * [mailto:doug.wilson@owasp.org Doug Wilson]
 * [mailto:mark.bristow@owasp.org Mark Bristow]

Arch-Minions
Mail List: [mailto:leads@appsecdc.org leads@appsecdc.org]


 * Facilities ([mailto:facilities@appsecdc.org facilities@appsecdc.org])


 * Content ([mailto:content@appsecdc.org content@appsecdc.org])


 * Press ([mailto:press@appsecdc.org press@appsecdc.org])


 * Registration/Info Desk ([mailto:info@appsecdc.org info@appsecdc.org])


 * Volunteer Coordinators ([mailto:volunteers@appsecdc.org volunteers@appsecdc.org])


 * Competitions/Contests/Events ([mailto:contests@appsecdc.org contests@appsecdc.org])


 * Marketing/Community Outreach ([mailto:outreach@appsecdc.org outreach@appsecdc.org])


 * Sponsorships ([mailto:sponsors@appsecdc.org sponsors@appsecdc.org])

=FAQ=