OWASP Nagpur

Welcome

Welcome to the OWASP Nagpur Chapter — your local hub for application security knowledge, community, and collaboration in Nagpur, India.

We bring together security professionals, developers, researchers, and students to share knowledge, discuss the latest threats, and build a stronger, more secure software ecosystem. All our events are free and open to everyone.

Follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated on upcoming events, security insights, and community news.

About Us

The OWASP Nagpur Chapter has been actively running local meetups, workshops, and collaborative sessions focused on application security. We cover topics ranging from OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, web and mobile security, DevSecOps, cloud security, and much more.

Interested in speaking? We welcome talks on OWASP projects, independent security research, or any related software security topic. Head over to the Speakers tab to learn how to submit your talk.

Participation

The Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation that works to improve the security of software. All of our projects, tools, documents, forums, and chapters are free and open to anyone interested in improving application security.

Chapters are led by local leaders in accordance with the Chapter Policy. Financial contributions should only be made online using the authorized online donation button. To be a SPEAKER at ANY OWASP Chapter in the world simply review the speaker agreement and then contact the local chapter leader with details of what OWASP Project, independent research, or related software security topic you would like to present.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in our Projects, Local Chapters, Events, Online Groups, and Community Slack Channel. We especially encourage diversity in all our initiatives. OWASP is a fantastic place to learn about application security, to network, and even to build your reputation as an expert. We also encourage you to become a member or consider a donation to support our ongoing work.

Upcoming Events

All our chapter meetings are free to attend.

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Call for Speakers

We are always looking for speakers to present at OWASP Nagpur chapter meetups.

Whether you are a security researcher, developer, penetration tester, student, or enthusiast — if you have knowledge to share, we want to hear from you. All talks must be vendor-neutral and aligned with OWASP’s open and non-commercial values.

Topics of Interest

OWASP Top 10 (Web, API, Mobile)
Web and Mobile Application Security
Cloud Security and DevSecOps
Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Threat Modeling and Secure Design
Capture The Flag walkthroughs
Privacy, Compliance and GDPR
AI and ML Security
Independent security research

How to Submit

Send your speaker proposal to [email protected] with the subject line: [Speaker Proposal] Your Talk Title

Please include the following in your email:

Speaker Information

Full Name
Job Role / Title
Company or Organization
City and Country
Email and Contact Number
LinkedIn or GitHub profile (optional)

Talk Details

Title of the Presentation
Abstract / Summary (200 to 400 words)
Estimated Duration (20 / 30 / 45 minutes)
Talk Level (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced)
Any prerequisites for the audience

What We Offer

A welcoming audience of security professionals and enthusiasts
Promotion on our LinkedIn page
Networking opportunity with the Nagpur security community
Recording and slides shared with the community (with your permission)

Speaker Agreement

By presenting at an OWASP Nagpur Chapter event, speakers agree to the OWASP Speaker Agreement. All presentations must be vendor-neutral.

Lightning talks (5 to 10 minutes), demos, and beginner-level sessions are very welcome. We value diverse perspectives from all backgrounds.

Resources

A curated collection of free security resources for the Nagpur OWASP community.

OWASP Core Projects

Resource	Description
OWASP Top 10	Standard awareness document for web application security risks
OWASP API Security Top 10	Top 10 API security risks every developer should know
OWASP Mobile Top 10	Top security risks in mobile applications
OWASP Testing Guide	Comprehensive web application penetration testing guide
OWASP ASVS	Application Security Verification Standard
OWASP Cheat Sheet Series	Quick reference guides for securing applications
OWASP ZAP	Free, open-source web application security scanner
OWASP Juice Shop	Intentionally insecure app for security training and CTFs

Learning and Practice

Resource	Description
PortSwigger Web Academy	Free, hands-on web security labs
HackTheBox	Penetration testing labs and challenges
TryHackMe	Guided security learning paths, beginner-friendly
PicoCTF	Free CTF platform, suitable for beginners
VulnHub	Downloadable vulnerable VMs for practice
Cybrary	Free cybersecurity courses

Tools and References

Tool	Description
Burp Suite Community	Web application security testing proxy
Metasploit	Penetration testing framework
Kali Linux	Penetration testing Linux distribution
GTFOBins	Unix binary exploitation reference
HackTricks	Penetration testing methodology reference
CVE Details	CVE vulnerability database

Certifications

Certification	Level	Focus
CompTIA Security+	Beginner	Security Fundamentals
eJPT	Beginner	Junior Penetration Tester
CEH	Intermediate	Ethical Hacking
BSCP	Intermediate	Web Security
OSCP	Advanced	Penetration Testing

Community and News

Resource	Description
OWASP Slack	Global OWASP community on Slack
Krebs on Security	In-depth security news
The Hacker News	Cybersecurity news
r/netsec	Technical information security community
OWASP Nagpur LinkedIn	Local updates and announcements