OWASP London Chapter Meetup [IN-PERSON]

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 (@SheHacksPurple)

Tanya Janca, aka SheHacksPurple, is the best-selling author of 'Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding’ and 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security’. She is currently the CEO and secure coding trainer at She Hacks Purple Consulting. Over her 28-year IT career she has won countless awards (including OWASP Lifetime Distinguished Member, The Rita Award, and Hacker of the Year), spoken all over the planet, and is a prolific blogger. Tanya has trained thousands of software developers and IT security professionals, via her online academies (We Hack Purple and Semgrep Academy), and her live training programs. Having performed counter-terrorism, led security for the 42nd Canadian general election, developed or secured countless applications, Tanya Janca is widely considered an international authority on the security of software.
Advisor: Smithy, Katilyst

Board Member: Forte Group
Founder: DevSec Station, We Hack Purple, OWASP DevSlop, #CyberMentoringMonday, WoSEC
Contributor: OWASP Top Ten, StackOverflow

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