OWASP Foundation, the Open Source Foundation for Application Security

Get ready for the ultimate cybersecurity experience at the OWASP Global AppSec US Conference in Washington, D.C.!

From November 3-7, 2025, join over 800 industry experts at the stunning Marriott Marquis for an event that promises to ignite your passion for security. This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow with some of the brightest minds in the field. Prepare to be inspired by powerful keynote speakers and dive deep into six action-packed tracks covering everything from OWASP Projects to specialized topics like builder/developer, breaker, defender, and manager-culture. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills or discover new solutions, you’ll find everything you need to stay ahead of the curve.

OWASP Calls to Build a Unified Framework for Global Vulnerability Intelligence

Steve Springett, April 17, 2025

In response to increasing concerns over the effectiveness of the CVE Program and the sustainability of the U.S. government’s role in managing the world’s largest vulnerability database, cybersecurity leaders and international stakeholders are coming together to explore a federated model for vulnerability identification. The initiative seeks to address modern security challenges—such as the shift toward hyper-automation, the dominance of open-source software, and emerging needs in cryptography, artificial intelligence, and other specialized domains—by fostering global collaboration and innovation.