Women In AppSec

=WELCOME=

=ABOUT THE PROGRAM=

Women in AppSec
The OWASP Foundation, in recognition of value to both organizations and society, is working to support and enhance programs that increase the participation of women in the field of application security. The OWASP Foundation Women in AppSec Program provides merit-based funding for women to attend participating OWASP AppSec conferences. OWASP’s current program objective is to encourage female students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, instructors, and professional working women who are dedicated to a career in information security and/or application development, to expand their skills and pursue application security.

Eligibility

Each applicant must be a woman that meets our eligibility criteria below:

Is a part- or full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university or graduate program.
 * Or

Is involved in information security and/or application development in a professional role.
 * And/Or

Has an interest in exploring application security in an information security and/or application development role.

Global Conferences

Women in AppSec currently takes place at the four global conferences: AppSec USA, AppSec EU, AppSec APAC, and AppSec Latin America.

Note: The applicant must be from the region that the conference is taking place in to apply for the Women in AppSec opportunity.

=GLOBAL CONFERENCES=

=PLANNING=

Pre-Conference

 * Step 1:Put together a selection committee of about 4-5 people.
 * Step 2:Decide on the details of the awards.
 * Step 3:Come up with a budget to allocate for the award.
 * Step 4:Develop a Sponsorship Strategy.
 * Put together a sponsorship flyer outlining the program, what you are seeking and the benefits of sponsorship.
 * Step 5:Seek out sponsor for the program.
 * Step 6:Develop the application timeline with deadlines for each stage.
 * Step 7:Create the selection criteria and send out a call for entries.
 * 'Step 8:Make the final selection on candidates and announce the winners.
 * Step 9:Help the winners arrange travel, accommodations and other logistics.

Post-Conference
=LOGISTICS=
 * Step 1:''' Gather feedback from the winners.
 * As the winners for a brief blurb about their experience, with a picture attached for the website.
 * Write up a review and lessons learned page to document the experience with the program and what can be improved upon in the future.

=ON THE DAY=

Training Days
Prior to the conference, the winners will arrive during the training workshops. Upon their arrival an OWASP volunteer will be around to greet them, sort out their hotel arrangements and take them to trainings. =PAST WINNERS=

Previous Women in AppSec Winners
Following their experience at AppSec, winners are encouraged to write a short piece about their experience at the conference and their participation in the Women in AppSec program.

Tara Wilson, 2011 Winner

“Being fortunate enough to receive the Women in AppSec grant is a unique and valuable experience. It is a great opportunity for women to have a chance to bolster their skills and dive deep into the world of application security. I found that attending the conference was not only a great way to experience what the OWASP community has to offer, but it also gives students a chance to network with a great group of people who are passionate about their field and willing to share a wealth of information.” =CONTACT=