Topic:OWASP and Their Role in Web Security
Abstract:This talk will focus on web application security and how its security fits into the SDLC. We will discuss OWASP resources for developers, managers, legal teams, and more. This talk will also highlight Austin resources for web application security and cover an overview of the top web application security vulnerabilities. OWASP is an international organization focused on web application security.
Speaker:James Wickett
Speaker’s Bio’s:James Wickett is the current Vice President of the Austin OWASP chapter and is chairing the 2010 Lonestar Application Security Conference which is a regional OWASP conference. Outside of OWASP, he works for National Instruments as a Web Systems Engineer in the R&D department. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. Current certifications: CISSP,GCFW.
Date & Time:Wednesday, July 28, 2010 : networking at 6:00 p.m., business and program from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
(Please note the meeting day for 2010: 4th Wednesday of the month.)
Location:China Star Restaurant, 6134 Hwy 290 E, Austin TX
Directions:Westbound access road of 290E, just east of IH 35
Cost:$5.00 minimum charge for the restaurant. Supper is at optional extra cost.
Reservations:Not required. All interested parties are invited to attend.