OWASP

OWASP stands for Open Worldwide Application Security Project, a non-profit organization that aims to improve the security of software:

What they do

OWASP provides resources, tools, and educational materials to help organizations, security professionals, and developers understand and address web application security risks.

How they do it

OWASP offers a variety of programs, including:

• Open-source software projects: Community-led projects to create open-source tools and resources
• Conferences: Local and global conferences to bring together members and chapters
• Educational materials: Documentation, videos, and forums to help improve web application security
• Training events: Events to help developers and security professionals learn about security best practices

What they're known for

OWASP is perhaps best known for its OWASP Top 10, a list of the most critical web application security risks.

How to participate

Anyone can participate in OWASP's projects, events, local chapters, online groups, and community Slack channel. OWASP also encourages donations to support their work.