OWASP EU Summit 2008

KEY RESULTS FROM THE OWASP SUMMIT
ALGARVE, PORTUGAL, November 7, 2008 – The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) today announced results from the annual OWASP Summit. Over 80 application security experts from over 20 countries joined forces to identify, coordinate, and prioritize our 2009 efforts to create a more secure Internet.

OWASP is a free and open community that focuses on improving application security. There is overwhelming evidence that the vast majority of web applications contain security holes that are increasingly putting people and organizations at serious risk. Securing web applications is an extraordinarily difficult technical challenge that demands a concerted effort.

“OWASP came together for a week and produced a stunning amount of new ideas,” said OWASP Chair Jeff Williams. “Our community is growing and organizing into a powerful movement that will affect software development worldwide. This summit marks a major milestone our efforts to improve application security.” -  Watch Video

Key results from the OWASP Summit include:

UPDATED OWASP PRINCIPLES
•	Free & Open

•	Governed by rough consensus & running code

•	Abide by a code of ethics (see ethics)

•	Not-for-profit

•	Not driven by commercial interests

•	Risk based approach

UPDATED CODE OF ETHICS
•	Support the implementation of and promote compliance with standards, procedures, controls for application security

•	Have objectivity, due diligence and professional care in accordance with established standards

•	Responsible disclosure

•	New Free Tools and Guidance - OWASP announced the release of Live CD 2008, many new testing tools, static analysis tools, the Enterprise Security API (ESAPI v1.4), AntiSamy, the Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS), guidance for Ruby on Rails and Classic ASP, international versions of our materials, and much more.

•	New Outreach Programs – OWASP has expanded its outreach efforts by building relationships with technology vendors, framework providers, and standards bodies. In addition, we piloted a new program to provide free one-day seminars at universities and developer conferences worldwide.

•	New Global Committee Structure – OWASP recognized the extraordinary contribution of our most active leaders by engaging them to lead a set of six new committees. Each democratically established committee will focus on a key function or geographic region, such as OWASP projects, conferences, local chapters, membership and industry outreach.

How to Join a Global Committee - Applications being accepted until January 9th 2009 for a 24 month term.

Global Education Committee

Global Chapter Committee

Global Conferences Committee

Global Industry Committee

Global Projects and Tools Committee

Global Membership Committee

TOOLS AND PROJECTS APPROVED OR LAUNCHED DURING THE SUMMIT
Find more OWASP Projects at the PROJECTS PAGE.

DOCUMENTS AND RESOURCES APPROVED OR LAUNCHED DURING THE SUMMIT
Find more OWASP Projects at the PROJECTS PAGE.

VENUE & TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
The OWASP European Summit 2008 will be hosted at the 5 start Resort in Algarve Portugal (Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel). We suggest the hotel booking and the travel arrangements be handled via Diplomata Tours, the assigned travel agency.

The venue address:

Praia de Santa Eulália

PO Box 2445

Albufeira, Portugal

8200-916

Google Maps Link

Nearest Airport: Faro

U.S. Absentee Voting Information
U.S. citizens attending the Summit on 4 November (Election Day) may vote absentee. You may find the information you need here, here or here, or on your home state/territory or foreign embassy/consulate web site. These links are provided for your information only; OWASP does not endorse any political party, candidate, etc. and is not able to provide you with instructions or assistance in voting or registering.

ARCHIVE DATA

Summit Brochure 6 page brochure or this 33 page brochure.

FORMER AGENDA
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