Thursday, June 21, 2012

OWASP Update June 2012


1.  The most recent edition of the OWASP Newsletter is now posted!  Be sure
to catch up on events, articles, and information from the OWASP Foundation.
https://www.owasp.org/images/d/d2/51516_OWASP_Newsletter-May2012_proof05.pdf

2.  The Project Reboot initiative is really gaining momentum.  Don't miss
out on the opportunity to be part of the solution.  Applications are being
accepted for round 2, and donations are always welcome.  Visit the wiki for
details on how to get involved:
https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Projects_Reboot_2012 

3.  Registrations are open for AppSec Research in Greece and AppSec USA in
Austin, TX.  Be sure to visit the conference page for details on how to
reserve your seat at the event.
https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:OWASP_AppSec_Conference 

4.  OWASP Austin is hosting a Global Webinar!  

What:  OWASP Austin: Measuring Exposure: The Root Shell Index with HD Moore:
Determining the realistic scope of a particular advisory or vulnerability
using large scale reconnaissance with analytics.

Who:  HD Moore - CSO of Rapid7 and Chief Architect of Metasploit

HD is Chief Security Officer at Rapid7 and Chief Architect of Metasploit,
the leading open-source penetration testing platform. HD founded the
Metasploit Project in the summer of 2003 with the goal of becoming a public
resource for exploit code research and development. Prior to joining Rapid7
and continuing his work on the Metasploit Framework, HD was the Director of
Security Research at BreakingPoint Systems, where he focused on the content
and security testing features of the BreakingPoint product line. Prior to
BreakingPoint, HD spent seven years providing vulnerability assessments,
leading penetration tests, and developing exploit code.

When:   Tuesday, June 26th, from 11:45 AM -1:00 PM CST

*Space is limited.*

Reserve your Webinar Seat Now at:

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/221160910 

Thank you,

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Register now for Appsec Research 2012 and Win!

Dear OWASP Community Members,

AppSec Research 2012 will be taking place at the University of Athens, Greece in just under a month (July10-13). The conference schedule has been announced and we have a great line up of speakers including:
  • Diomidis Spinellis (Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business)
  • Ben Livshits (Researcher, Microsoft)
  • Jacob West (CTO, Fortify Products, HP)
  • Duncan Harris (Director of Security Assurance, Oracle)
  • Jeremy King (PCI Council)
  • Gary McGraw (CTO, Cigital)
  • AND MANY MORE....

Visit http://www.appsecresearch.org/schedule/ ...to see the schedule!

Additionally, we are offering 6 amazing training courses:
  1. Building a Software Security Program On Open Source Tools - Dan Cornell, Denim Group (2-day)
  2. Assessing and Exploiting Web Applications with Samurai-WTF - Justin Searle, Meeas Security (2-day)
  3. Hack Your Own Code: Advanced training for developers - David Byrne & Charles Henderson, Trustwave (2-day)
  4. Mobile Security: Securing Your Small, Smart Devices - Dave Wichers, Aspect Security (2-day)
  5. Application Attack Detection & Response – A Hands-on Planning Workshop - Colin Watson, Watson Hall Ltd (1-day)
  6. Secure Web Application Development Training - Jim Manico, Whitehat Security & Eoin Keary, BCC Risk Advisory(1-day)

NOW is the time to book to book your training and conference registration! We have two great offers for attendees.

Sign up for training AND the conference talks and receive an 80 Euro discount off your total! This means you are effectively getting the early bird registration cost (even though you aren't an "early bird") Enter discount code: SAVE80EUROS at checkout.

Next 25 registrants will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Enter discount code: AMAZONDRAWING at checkout.

Register now at: http://www.appsecresearch.org/register/