OWASP Projects and Application Security

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a non-profit, community-driven organization that serves as a cornerstone of modern Application Security (AppSec). It produces a wide array of freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies designed to help developers and organizations build and maintain secure software. Central to its mission are globally recognized projects like the OWASP Top 10, which raises awareness of the most critical web application security risks, and the Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS), which provides a basis for testing technical security controls. By creating and maintaining these practical standards and resources, OWASP provides a foundational framework for identifying, mitigating, and preventing vulnerabilities throughout the entire software development lifecycle.

1. Introduction to Application Security and OWASP
   1. Fundamentals of Application Security
      1. Core Principles of Information Security
         1. Confidentiality
            1. Data Classification
            2. Access Control Mechanisms
            3. Privacy Protection
         2. Integrity
            1. Data Validation
            2. Change Detection
            3. Digital Signatures
         3. Availability
            1. System Uptime
            2. Disaster Recovery
            3. Load Balancing
      2. Application Security in Context
         1. Web Application Security
         2. Mobile Application Security
         3. API Security
         4. Cloud Application Security
      3. Security in the Software Development Lifecycle
         1. Requirements Phase Security
         2. Design Phase Security
         3. Implementation Phase Security
         4. Testing Phase Security
         5. Deployment Phase Security
         6. Maintenance Phase Security
      4. Security by Design Principles
         1. Defense in Depth
         2. Least Privilege
         3. Fail Securely
         4. Complete Mediation
      5. Shift-Left Security Approach
         1. Early Security Integration
         2. Cost Benefits of Early Detection
         3. Developer Security Training
   2. The Open Web Application Security Project
      1. OWASP Mission and Vision
         1. Improving Software Security Globally
         2. Open Source Philosophy
         3. Vendor Neutrality
      2. OWASP Community Structure
         1. Global Foundation
            1. Board of Directors
            2. Executive Director
            3. Staff Structure
         2. Local Chapters
            1. Chapter Formation
            2. Chapter Activities
            3. Regional Conferences
         3. Project Teams
            1. Project Leadership
            2. Contributor Roles
            3. Project Lifecycle Management
         4. Individual Members
            1. Membership Benefits
            2. Voting Rights
            3. Community Participation
      3. OWASP Project Categories
         1. Flagship Projects
         2. Lab Projects
         3. Incubator Projects
         4. Inactive Projects
      4. OWASP Resources and Deliverables
         1. Standards and Guidelines
         2. Testing Methodologies
         3. Security Tools
         4. Educational Materials