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OWASP is a not-for-profit, worldwide organization focused on improving the security of all software. Our mission is to improve software security through Open Source initiatives and community education. Everyone is free to participate in OWASP and all of our materials are available under a free and open software license.
The OWASP Los Angeles chapter was formed in 2008 by Cassio Goldschmidt who served as its first president followed by Tin Zaw and Richard Greenberg. Under their leadership, OWASP LA was awarded Chapter of the Year. OWASP LA was one of the founding chapters of the world-reknown AppSec California conferences.
We hold meetups on the 4th Wednesday of every month, featuring great speakers on important security topics. Join us for food, drinks, and to socialize and understand what application security is really about.
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- AsTechAsTech helps customers become application security heroes.
- Security Advisors LLCMeeting all of your Risk Management and Penetration Testing needs.
- SynopsisSynopsys: a leader in application security testing & quality testing
Upcoming events (3)
See all- OWASP LA Monthly In-Person Meeting - SEPT 27, 2023Lawrence Harvey Recruitment Los Angeles, Santa Monica, CA
TOPIC: Safety & Security in your Embedded Systems
Join us for great networking, dinner and drinks, and see a presentation by Stephen Olsen, Principal Field Application Engineer for North America with BlackBerry QNX.
ABSTRACT: Discover the intricate connection between safety and security in product development, where safeguarding against external threats and internal risks is paramount. Delve into the nuances of isolating safety and non-safety functions, along with securing data. This talk addresses the significance of safety across various industries, particularly in the evolving medical field. Gain insights into the concept of virtualization and its optimal application. Explore why safety matters, its diverse applications, and the critical need to protect cutting-edge devices. A must-attend discussion for those shaping the future of embedded systems.
Thanks to our Sponsor: BlackBerry QNX
BlackBerry® QNX® is a trusted supplier of commercial operating systems, hypervisors, development tools, support, and services, all purpose-built for the world’s most critical embedded systems. BlackBerry QNX helps customers streamline their development efforts to efficiently launch safe, secure, and reliable systems. Our technology is trusted in more than 235 million vehicles and is deployed in embedded systems around the world across a range of industries including aerospace and defense, automotive, commercial vehicles, heavy machinery, industrial controls, medical, rail and robotics.
SPONSORSHIP Opportunities Available
Vendors interested in sponsoring please send an email to sponsorship.la@owasp.org
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:
- OWASP LA Monthly In-Person Meeting - OCT 25, 2023Fastly Culver City, Culver City, CA
TOPIC: How Can DevSecOps Improve Security?
Join us for dinner, drinks, networking and a great talk by Mary Wang, Software Engineering Manager at Northrop Grumman Space Systems
NOTE: New Location!! *****************
ABSTRACT: DevSecOps is the new buzzword that has been around for a while now. DevOps, DevSecOps, Agile, CI/CD pipeline, etc., and chances are you have heard these terms when discussing the software development life cycle. What do those terms mean? With the recent increasing cyber-attacks on software such as in-house developed code or software supply chain (open source software), the traditional ways of decreasing the attack surface on software applications no longer work effectively. Moreover, organizations are pressured to develop code faster and cheaper to meet customer demands. Mary will explain what DevSecOps is and how this practice is better than DevOps in security. In addition, how CI/CD fits in DevSecOps. Lastly, the popular tools are used in DevSecOps practices. She will provide the real-world experience challenges that she encountered.
Thanks to our Sponsor: SAFEBASE
Safebase provides the infrastructure for Trust Communication.
Our Trust Center enables Security and Sales teams to proactively share and automate access to security, compliance, and privacy information. With SafeBase, organizations avoid redundant questionnaires, build customer trust, and close deals faster.SPONSORSHIP Opportunities Available Vendors interested in sponsoring please send an email to sponsorship.la@owasp.org
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: - OWASP LA Monthly In-Person Meeting - NOV 29, 2023Lawrence Harvey Recruitment Los Angeles, Santa Monica, CA
TOPIC: TBA
****** NOTE: New Date due to Thanksgiving Holiday! *******ABSTRACT: TBA
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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
