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OWASP London Chapter
OWASP (The Open Worldwide Application Security Project) is a worldwide not-for-profit organisation focused on improving the security of software. With over 250 local Chapters worldwide and 110,000+ volunteers OWASP's open community is dedicated to enabling organisations and individuals to develop and maintain applications that can be trusted. OWASP's meet-ups, tools, standards, guidelines, documents and forums are free and open to anyone interested in improving application security.

Visit OWASP London webpage here: https://www.owasp.org/london
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWASPLondon
Follow us on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/owasplondon
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Watch recordings of talks presented at our events on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/OWASPLondon 
^Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified when the latest video recordings of our talks get published.

We are also on Slack: https://owasp.slack.com #chapter-london channel (for Slack invites visit: https://owasp.org/slack/invite))

We also have a mailing list, sign-up here: https://groups.google.com/a/owasp.org/forum/#!forum/london-chapter/join
We usually run 7-10 events per year: meet-ups ("Chapter Meetings"), Capture The Flag (CTF) tournaments, Hackathons, workshops and hacking/cyber-security themed pub quizzes.

Please note that while we do advertise our meetups here on Meetup[.]com due to the Meetup platform limitation we do not use the Meetup's RSVP system and instead use Eventbrite for free tickets and registration to attend our events. If you have an account on EventBrite you can follow us there as well: https://owasplondon.eventbrite.co.uk/

You don't have to be an OWASP member to attend any of our meetups or CTFs - they are free and open to everyone interested in Application Security, booking is required.
There is a paid membership, which is a donation to the OWASP Foundation - it gives you discounts on many cyber-security conferences around the world, voting rights, @owasp.org email address and many other benefits like free access to paid training platforms. Join OWASP Global Foundation as a paid member here: https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Membership

Upcoming events

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  • OWASP London Chapter Meetup [IN-PERSON]

    OWASP London Chapter Meetup [IN-PERSON]

    Tessl AI Limited, 210 Pentonville Rd London N1 9JY United Kingdom, London, GB

    This event is kindly hosted by Tessl.

    Raffle prizes are kindly sponsored by Semgrep and Root.

    There is limited seating available for in-person attendees. Registration required.
    This event will also be live-streamed on YouTube.
    Recordings will be available on the
    OWASP London YouTube channel

    Venue Location: Tessl AI, 210 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JY
    Nearest Tube Station: King's Cross (6 minute walk)
    Doors Open at 6pm for registration, pizza, drinks and networking. The talks start at 6:30pm (we start on time!).

    TALKS:

    OWASP Introduction, Welcome and News - Sam Stepanyan, Andra Lezza, Sherif Mansour - OWASP London Chapter Leaders

    "30 Tips for Secure JavaScript" - Tanya Janca

    In this talk, we will cover 30 tips for writing more secure JavaScript, emphasizing what to do, what NOT to do, and utilizing open-source tooling to enhance security. JavaScript is not only the most popular web programming language, but it also faces security threats like XSS and code injection, meaning we need to ensure our JavaScript is tough, rugged, and secure. By the end, you’ll gain insights into selecting the best framework, adopting secure coding practices, and leveraging tools for web application security, catering to both seasoned developers and beginners seeking practical guidance

    "Securing Vibe Coding: Addressing the Security Challenges of AI-Generated Code" - Sonya Moisset

    As AI coding tools become embedded in daily development, they bring a new wave of productivity, and new security risks. In this session Sonya breaks down the security implications of Vibe Coding and shares actionable strategies to secure AI-generated code at scale.

    SPEAKERS:

    Tanya Janca

    Tanya Janca, also known as SheHacksPurple, is the best-selling author of ‘Alice and Bob Learn Application Security’ and ‘Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding'. She is also the founder of "We Hack Purple", an online learning community that revolves around teaching everyone to create secure software. Tanya has been coding and working in IT for over twenty five years, won countless awards, and has been everywhere from public service to tech giants, writing software, leading communities, founding companies and ‘securing all the things’. She is an award-winning public speaker, active blogger & podcaster and has delivered hundreds of talks on 6 continents. Tanya values diversity, inclusion, and kindness, which shines through in her countless initiatives. Advisor: Nord VPN, Aiya Corp Faculty: IANs ResearchFounder: We Hack Purple, OWASP DevSlop, #CyberMentoringMonday, WoSEC

    Sonya Moisset

    Sonya is a Staff Security Advocate and a lifelong traveler who lived in the Middle-East, North Africa and East Asia.
    She’s passionate about Cybersecurity, DevSecOps and AI. She’s part of the OpenUK Security Advisory Board, an OpenUK ambassador and 2x OpenUK Honoree, 5x Github Star, 5x Top contributor for freeCodeCamp, TryHackMe room creator, 3x CyberGirls fellowship mentor, ambassador for Girlcode, and 2022 #TechWomen100.
    Sonya is a DevSecOps/AI Security Advocate, an international public speaker, a tech advocate and mentor.
    Her motto is #GetSecure, #BeSecure & #StaySecure.

    RAFFLE - win a prize (or two!) kindly donated by our sponsors!

    TICKETS:

    OWASP meetups are free and open to anyone interested in application security. Please note that you MUST book your place to be admitted to the event by the building security. Your name will be checked against the guest list

    CODE 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. OWASP Code Of Conduct: https://owasp.org/www-policy/operational/code-of-conduct

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  • Agentic AI Security Summit [with OWASP GenAI Security Project]

    Agentic AI Security Summit [with OWASP GenAI Security Project]

    Crowne Plaza Docklands, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1AL, GB

    => REGISTER HERE: https://luma.com/88f9nkar

    The OWASP GenAI Security Project in collaboration with the OWASP London Chapter is thrilled to invite you to the official launch of the OWASP Top 10 for Agentic Applications - a global, expert-backed community-driven security framework designed to address the unique risks of agentic AI based applications.
    This groundbreaking release brings together insights from top CISOs, researchers, vendors, and policy leaders to shape the future of secure Agentic AI deployment.
    The launch will be led by Scott Clinton, co-chair of the OWASP GenAI Security project, John Sotiropoulos OWASP GenAI Security project Board Member & Co-lead of the Agentic Security Initiative, and Keren Katz co-lead of the Agentic Top 10.
    ​Following the launch, join leading experts, governers and practitioners for an afternoon of deep insights into:

    • ​The shifting national and global AI security landscape
    • Emerging risks and defense strategies for agentic AI and LLM-based applications
    • Red-team challenges and operational testing for modern AI systems
    • Policy, compliance, and responsible innovation in enterprise AI
    • Cutting-edge research from leading AI security institutions and public-sector bodies

    Alongside the launch, we’ll host an AI governance panel with representation from the British Standards Institution and leading financial institutions, an academic research panel featuring experts from LASER, CSIT, and The Alan Turing Institute, and an AI red teaming panel with top voices in the field. We’ll also share a unique overview of how AWS already plans to use the new Top 10 for Agentic AI.

    ​Whether you're building, deploying, or securing AI systems, this event will equip you with actionable insights and expert guidance for navigating the fast-evolving landscape of AI security.

    REGISTER HERE-> https://luma.com/88f9nkar

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