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, 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
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TOPIC: Adversarial Intelligence: Redefining Application
Join us for great networking, dinner and drinks, and see a presentation by Chris Arciaga, Account Executive, Kodem Security
ABSTRACT:
This presentation explores Adversarial Intelligence - an approach that views application security from an attacker’s perspective. Drawing from vulnerability research experience at the NSO Group and building Pegasus, the speaker will highlight how overlooked low and medium vulnerabilities can be combined to execute successful attacks. By examining attack chains and application runtime behavior, attendees will see how gaps often missed by traditional methods are exposed. Attendees will learn about effective tools and techniques for detecting and mitigating these threats, especially in cloud-native and distributed systems. Designed for security practitioners and academics, this session provides a deeper understanding of defending against sophisticated attackers by adopting their mindset.
Thanks 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.
Thanks to our HOST: Accenture
Every day, we embrace change and create value for all our stakeholders around the world.
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. You can find out more about our policies here:
https://owasp.org/www-policy/operational/conferences-events.html#conference-and-event-anti-harassment-policy
Upcoming events (3)
See all- LayerOne Security Conference - Pasadena, CAHilton Pasadena, Pasadena, CA
OWASP LA will be hosting a table at the LayerOne 2025 Security Conference coming up in a little over two weeks, Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, 2025 at the Pasadena Hilton Hotel!
Be sure to stop by and say hi! See you there.
Head over to the registration page and secure your tickets now! Use promo code L12025OWASPLA10 for 10% off registration courtesy of OWASP Los Angeles.
Pre-registration gets you full access to the event, all presentations, contests, villages, and the Saturday Night party.
Interested in sponsoring this year’s event, hosting a vendor booth in the main hall, or contributing an awesome contest or event to this year’s conference? Reach out to L1 team at contact@layerone.org and tell them what you’re interested in!
Join the Discord and come hang out with us! Make some new friends and catch up at https://discord.gg/layeroneconference.
- OWASP LA Monthly In-Person Meeting - May 28, 2025Accenture, Los Angeles, CA, CA
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TOPIC: Adversarial Intelligence: Redefining Application
Join us for great networking, dinner and drinks, and see a presentation by Chris Arciaga, Account Executive, Kodem SecurityABSTRACT:
This presentation explores Adversarial Intelligence - an approach that views application security from an attacker’s perspective. Drawing from vulnerability research experience at the NSO Group and building Pegasus, the speaker will highlight how overlooked low and medium vulnerabilities can be combined to execute successful attacks. By examining attack chains and application runtime behavior, attendees will see how gaps often missed by traditional methods are exposed. Attendees will learn about effective tools and techniques for detecting and mitigating these threats, especially in cloud-native and distributed systems. Designed for security practitioners and academics, this session provides a deeper understanding of defending against sophisticated attackers by adopting their mindset.Thanks 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.Thanks to our HOST: Accenture
Every day, we embrace change and create value for all our stakeholders around the world.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. 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 - Aug 27, 2025Need Location, Los Angeles, CA
TOPIC: TBA
ABSTRACT: TBA
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
