OWASP Leiria
Welcome to OWASP Leiria!
The objective of this chapter is to promote application security in Leiria, through the engagement of the local community, meetings and events organization, and project participation.
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Next Meeting/Event
OWASP Leiria Meetup #2 - “Leiria Pine Forest”
Our next meetup is set to be an exciting evening filled with technology insights, networking, and inspiring discussions! OWASP Leiria, in collaboration with Leiria Tech Talks, OutSystems, StartUp Leiria, and the Ministry of Testing Leiria, is bringing the tech community together once again for an enlightening event.
Talk: HTML Smuggling to EDR Bypass by Milton Araújo (Security Researcher @ Secure Tecnologia)
Abstract: Delve into how cybercriminals utilize HTML Smuggling to circumvent traditional security measures like Antivirus (AV) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions. This session will explore the nuances of this stealthy attack method, showcasing how malicious payloads can be discreetly delivered to target devices via browsers while evading standard security protocols.
Join us on April 10th, 2025, from 18:00 to 22:00 at Auditório FNAC, LeiriaShopping, for an opportunity to connect, share knowledge, and engage with like-minded professionals. 🚀
RSVP now: https://www.meetup.com/owasp-leiria-chapter/events/306935853/
Participation
Call for Talks
Are you interested in speaking at our meetups? Beginner or advanced, attack or defense, technical or not, submit your talk.
Sponsorship
The Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation that works to improve the security of software. All of our projects ,tools, documents, forums, and chapters are free and open to anyone interested in improving application security.
Chapters are led by local leaders in accordance with the Chapters Policy. Financial contributions should only be made online using the authorized online donation button.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in our Projects, Local Chapters, Events, Online Groups, and Community Slack Channel. We especially encourage diversity in all our initiatives. OWASP is a fantastic place to learn about application security, to network, and even to build your reputation as an expert. We also encourage you to be become a member or consider a donation to support our ongoing work.
History
The OWASP Leiria Chapter started its activities in January 2025.
First Event
#0 - The Castle: Feb 6th, 2025 @ synvert xgeeks Talk: Do Not Live in the Shadows (APIs) by Teresa Pereira (Cyber Threat Hunter @ Siemens Energy & OWASP Leiria Co-Organizer)
Abstract: This talk explores the concept of Shadow APIs, starting with a clear definition and their origins, and examines the multifaceted risks they introduce to software development. Through real-world examples, we will highlight the potential consequences of ignoring these “hidden doors” and discuss strategies for their identification, management, and mitigation. By the end of this session, you will gain actionable insights and strategies to reduce the risks posed by Shadow APIs and build more resilient, secure, and compliant systems.