What we’re about
The OWASP LA (Los Angeles) chapter (https://owasp.org/www-chapter-los-angeles/) was formed in 2008. We hold meetings on the 4th Wednesday of every month, featuring great speakers on important appsec topics. Join us for food, drinks, to network and understand what application security is really about.
The Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization focused on improving the security of all software. Our mission is to improve software security through Open Source initiatives, community education, and networking. Everyone is free to participate in OWASP and all of our materials are available under a free and open software license.
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Sponsors
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KodemHelping AppSec Teams Make Security a Priority
Endor LabsSecure open source software without the dev productivity tax
OWASP - LAsponsorship.la@owasp.org
Mend ioequips your dev and security teams with tools to build a mature AppSec
Contrast SecurityApplication Detection and Response for Modern Enterprises
CheckmaxSecuring the Applications Driving Our World
Cato NetworksOne platform to connect all edges, everywhere- KodemHelping AppSec Teams Make Security a Priority
- Endor LabsSecure open source software without the dev productivity tax
- OWASP - LAsponsorship.la@owasp.org
- Mend ioequips your dev and security teams with tools to build a mature AppSec
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- OWASP Community Room Demos & Roundtables at DEFCON 33Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
The OWASP Community Room Demos & Roundtables at #DEFCON33 are where the magic happens—live demos, real talk, and next-level insights
Come embrace the social awkwardness in a safe space where everyone's just as nervous as you are - but also just as excited to connect in the OWASP Community room at #defcon33
Curious? Pull up, learn, share, and connect.
See you in Vegas!Here are some of the highlights:
Friday Aug 8, 2025
10:00AM-10:30AM Access Everywhere with InfosecMapSaturday Aug 9, 2025
12:00PM-1:00PM Let's Play! OWASP Cornucopia Engineers & Exploits the quest for security
4:30PM-5:00PM Access Everywhere with InfosecMap
5:00PM-6:00PM Secure SDLC Roundtable: Scratch the Duct TapeSunday Aug 10,2025
11:00AM-12:00PM Vibe Coding: Security Crisis or OpportunityPro tip: If you’re not yet part of the OWASP® Foundation this is the perfect time to plug into one of the most active open source application security communities in the world. Local chapters like OWASP Los Angeles are on the front lines of securing modern software through meetups, projects, and events like this conference. Learn more or become a member: OWASP Membership
- OWASP LA Monthly In-Person Meeting - Aug 27, 2025Accenture, Los Angeles, CA, CA
TOPIC: Conquering Castle Envy – The Flawed Mindset That’s Holding Application Security Back
Join us for great networking, dinner and drinks, and see a presentation by Jeff Willams, Co-Founder and CTO, Contrast SecurityABSTRACT: Application security has spent 25 years stuck in the wrong mindset — treating software like a castle that can be fortified, inspected, and declared secure. That mental model leads to confident failure: endless scanning, training, and compliance rituals that rarely stop real threats. In this talk, we’ll re-examine AppSec’s go-to tools — threat modeling, scanning, pentesting, firewalling — through a new lens, so you can see why they keep falling short. The problem isn’t effort. It’s context. You’re trying to secure a living, breathing software city using a blueprint for a castle.
We’ll introduce a new model: Runtime Security. This isn’t theory — it’s about observing real production environments, with real users, data, connections, and threats. We’re not trying to secure a castle. Your application ecosystem is a massive, dynamic city — alive, interconnected, and always under construction. It needs monitoring, coordination, fast response, and resilience — not moats and silos. We’ll show how teams are using runtime visibility and feedback loops to focus on what matters, adapt quickly, and prove they’re making a difference. The most serious AppSec threat isn’t in your code — it’s in your head. Shift your thinking, and everything else starts to fall into place.
Thanks to our SPONSOR: Contrast Security
You can't stop what you can't see
Application Detection and Response for Modern Enterprises
Stop attacks in your applications and APIs from development to productionCODE OF CONDUCT
We hope you enjoy the event, we care deeply about inclusivity and diversity so that OWASP is a comfortable and welcoming community for everyone. Please reach out to one of our chapter leaders if you have any feedback/concerns or would like to speak to us, we take these matters very seriously. You can find out more about our policies here:
https://owasp.org/www-policy/operational/conferences-events.html#conference-and-event-anti-harassment-policy - OWASP LA Monthly In-Person Meeting - Sep 24, 2025Need Location, Los Angeles, CA
TOPIC: TBA
ABSTRACT: TBAThanks to our SPONSOR: Kodem Security
The AppSec chase is over.
Swap endless alerts with focused action. Simplify the remediation of your most exploitable issues through runtime security.SPONSORSHIP Opportunities Available
Vendors interested in sponsoring please send an email to sponsorship.la@owasp.orgCODE OF CONDUCT
We hope you enjoy the event, we care deeply about inclusivity and diversity so that OWASP is a comfortable and welcoming community for everyone. Please reach out to one of our chapter leaders if you have any feedback/concerns or would like to speak to us, we take these matters very seriously. You can find out more about our policies here:
https://owasp.org/www-policy/operational/conferences-events.html#conference-and-event-anti-harassment-policy - The 2025 California Technology SummitSheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort, Anaheim, CA
OWASP LA has organized an exceptional offer for our Meetup membership to participate in the 2025 California Technology Summit on October 8th in Anaheim, CA. Join us for a full day of professional development, technical insight, and networking with top minds in IT and cybersecurity.
Register now using code CTS25OWASP for your complimentary pass! Check the full schedule at 2025 California Technology Summit Agenda
### Conference Highlights:
- Opening Keynote: Fred Donatucci, CTO – San Bernardino County
- AI vs AI: Exploring how artificial intelligence is being used to fight AI-driven cyber threats
- CISO & CIO Forums: Executive roundtable sessions for strategic leadership and resilience planning
- Tech & Security Theaters: Covering deepfake detection, wireless architecture, cyber insurance, observability, compliance, and more
- Lunch Sessions: Including presentations on cybersecurity tactics inspired by Sun Tzu, Layer 2 vulnerabilities, and the evolving threat landscape
- Networking & Happy Hour with live sponsor demos and discussions
- Earn CPE Credits while attending technical and executive sessions
- Exhibit Hall featuring over 30 leading technology sponsors
- Sponsor Giveaways including gift cards, tech swag, and security services
- Grand Prize Drawing: Attend the conference for your chance to win the dream vacation you always wanted, plus other exclusive giveaways!
And finally don't forget to stop by the OWASP Los Angeles booth and connect with our local chapter members.
