Projects/Reports/2013-24-05

= OWASP Global Projects Report =


 * Project Numbers
 * Active Projects: 154
 * Inactive Projects: 67


 * New Projects
 * OWASP WS-Amplification DoS Project
 * OWASP Mutillidae 2 Project
 * OWASP Skanda - SSRF Exploitation Framework
 * OWASP RBAC Project
 * OWASP PHP Security Project


 * Project Applications
 * VCR Project
 * Windows Binary Executable Files Security Checks
 * Wordpress Security Checklist
 * Simple Host Base Incidence Detection System
 * Chat Application


 * 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 2013
 * Planning continues for the project event modules for AppSec USA 2013.
 * I am currently working out costs and logistics for the project summit.
 * I am in the process of outlining the project leader workshop.
 * The workshop will be a 45 - 50 minute interactive presentation for current and potential OWASP Project Leaders.


 * Women in Security: AppSec USA 2013
 * The team is currently working on putting together copy for the Sponsorship document.
 * The plan is to reach out to different organizations for sponsorship.
 * You can find more information on the AppSec USA website.
 * We are currently attempting to raise $3,000.00 for each winner.
 * We plan on having 2 winners for 2013.
 * The total amount we are requesting is $6,000.00 to cover conference fee, training fee, travel and accommodation for both winners.


 * OWASP Projects at AppSec EU 2013
 * I have decided to take a secondary role in the planning of our project event modules for AppSec EU 2013.
 * I will not be able to attend this year, so I felt it best if the local events team take the initiative with the planning of each event module.
 * I will continue to provide support to the local event planning team as needed.


 * Determining Active Project Status
 * This is a status update on this initiative.
 * I am reaching out to each leader individually to confirm these pieces of data for all 154 projects.
 * Flagship projects are completed.
 * Labs are completed.
 * Incubator projects are in the 2nd of 4 phases.


 * European Commission Grant Opportunity: Proposal Status
 * Seba and I have finished our work on the OWASP section of the European Commission grant proposal.
 * The grant opportunity has the potential to help a hand full of OWASP projects with resources and funds.
 * Seba and I presented our internal proposal to proceed to the Board of Directors last week, and it was approved.
 * The proposal has now been submitted to the European Commission.
 * We expect to hear back from the EU Commission with a decision towards the end of 2013.


 * 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 USD
 * 2) Status: The first payment has been allocated to our project budgets.
 * 3) Spending Plans: Development Guide, Testing Guide , Code Review


 * ESAPI Proposal
 * 1) Amount: $25,000 USD
 * 2) Status: The ESAPI proposal is still being reviewed.
 * 3) DHS HOST FUNDING PROPOSAL: OWASP ESAPI (pdf)
 * ModSecurity Grant Writing
 * 1) Amount: $30,000 USD
 * 2) Status: The ModSecurity proposal is still being reviewed.


 * Google Grants Proposal
 * 1) Amount: $120,000 USD 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.


 * European Commission Grant Proposal
 * 1) Amount: €250,000
 * 2) Status: This proposal has been completed and submitted.


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