OWASP Secure Coding Playbook

The purpose is to become the definitive implementation layer of the OWASP ecosystem. While projects like ASVS set the standards, this Playbook provides the code. The goal is to create a developer-focused platform that translates security policy into actionable code patterns, empowering developers to fix vulnerabilities without needing to become security experts.

Road Map

Q1: Foundation & MVP

• Design and develop the playbook web interface with architectural navigation
• Define the standardized content template (vulnerability description, impact, vulnerable code, secure code)
• Deliverable: MVP covering at least 3 critical vulnerabilities fully implemented across SSR, CSR, and API contexts with examples in at least 5 primary languages.

Q2: Public Beta & Community Growth

• Launch public beta to the developer community
• Establish contribution guidelines and review processes
• Deliverable: Launch the “Functions to Avoid” reference section and Expand to 10 vulnerabilities from the OWASP Top 10 with community-contributed examples

Q3: Content Expansion

• Complete coverage of all OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
• Add support for additional languages based on community demand
• Deliverable: Comprehensive coverage of Top 10 vulnerabilities across all architectural contexts

Q4: Refinement & Sustainability

• Audit all content for accuracy and language version compatibility
• Recruit initial Language Guardians (language specific experts for review) for core languages
• Formalize governance model for long-term maintenance
• Deliverable: Stable 1.0 release with established community processes

Future Scope (Year 2+):

• Expand Language Guardian program
• Add coverage for serverless and cloud-native architectures
• Introduce secure architecture patterns and design guidance