About us
This is the official event page for the Maine Chapter of Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP).
We are currently scheduling quarterly meetings, that are open to anyone that is interested. The format of our meeting consist of time for networking, open discussion, as well as lightning talks and extended presentations. We encourage everyone to share and participate. If you know something, teach it to somebody else! We welcome newcomers and strive to provide a safe and welcoming space for first-time presenters.
Upcoming events
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3rd Annual 2026 OWASP Maine Secure Coding Tournament Sponsored by Semgrep
1 Idexx Dr, Westbrook, ME, USAre you an appsec guru and pride yourself in secure coding? Are you a developer and know you write THE MOST secure code out of your peers? Well, here is your chance to come out and prove it and win $CASH$ sponsored by Semgrep!
OWASP Maine partnered with Bangor Savings Bank, Security Journey, and Semgrep to host the 3rd annual OWASP Maine Secure Coding Tournament! This will be an in-person meetup where we welcome all software developers and appsec professionals from entry-level/students to principal/leadership. Bring your laptop and your secure coding wits and compete against your peers to be crowned the most secure coder in the state of Maine for 2026!
Prizes will be as follows:
1st Place
- Crowned most secure coder in the state of Maine
- Pretty cool trophy (pics to come)
- $1,000 VISA giftcard sponsored by Semgrep
2nd Place
- Second place trophy
- Some cool Security Journey Swag
- $250 VISA giftcard sponsored by Semgrep
3rd Place
- Third place trophy
- Some slightly less cool swag
- $100 VISA giftcard sponsored by Semgrep
For everyone else? You will gain new skills in secure coding, network with your peers, and also get free pizza and drinks!
Participating in the tournament is not required; feel free to join us either way for networking and learning something new!
When: Thursday October 22nd 2026 5:30pm - 8:00pm est
Where: Two locations available to attend:
IDEXX Laboratories 1 Idexx Dr. Westbrook, ME 04092
Bangor Savings Bank 24 Hamlin Way, Bangor, Maine 04401
Who: Security and Development leadership and practitioners from Maine and all of northern New England, as well as computer science students from all northern New England UniversitiesREQUIREMENTS:
*You must bring your own laptop/machine to participate
*You must be onsite and in person at 1 of the 2 locations to participate
OWASP Maine Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/owasp-maine/
Sponsor: Semgrep
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Past events
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