OWASP
OWASP (Open Worldwide Application Security Project) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving software security through education, tools, and community collaboration. Founded to address the growing need for secure software development practices, OWASP develops and maintains security guidance, standards, and best practices for software developers, security professionals, and organizations worldwide.
Core Activities and Publications
The organization is best known for publishing authoritative security frameworks and guidelines. Most notably, OWASP maintains the OWASP Top 10, a regularly updated list of the most critical web application security risks. This foundational resource has shaped security practices across the industry for over two decades. Beyond the traditional Top 10, OWASP has expanded its guidance to cover emerging areas, including the Top 10 Security Risks for AI Agentic Applications, reflecting the organization’s commitment to addressing contemporary security challenges.
Community and Resources
OWASP operates as a community-driven organization with thousands of volunteers contributing to its projects and initiatives. The organization provides free, open-source tools, documentation, and testing guides that enable developers and security teams to build and maintain secure applications. Through local chapters, conferences, and online forums, OWASP facilitates knowledge sharing and professional development within the global security community.