A tremendous amount of effort and care has built OWASP Foundation since 2001 and as we start 2009 the spotlight to lead the Application security charge.  Worldwide people and peer organizations are utilizing OWASP guides, tools and attending local chapters events and conferences to hear about OWASP projects and connecting with peers. Collectively we are a respected and professional association with a unified voice of peers with a wisdom of crowds.

In 2009+ your continued volunteerism efforts and the external support of individual membership/supporters enable OWASP Foundation Inc., to continue the mission in raising visibility of application security. As a result of the working with members and supporters worldwide I am pleased to officially unveil the foundation approved 2009 OWASP membership model for 2009.

FULL DETAILS where else… but the OWASP WIKI  see:  http://www.owasp.org/index.php/Membership

Requests to join OWASP Foundation as a organization of peers and in a professional manner have also risen. Today there are over 2500 on the Linked’In business networking group close to 10,000 persons on mailing lists and local chapters attendance is on the rise.

For formal memberships we have actually reduced the individual membership fees by 50% to $50.00 USD for a “individual” 12 month membership.  New members receive a new member pack with their membership card and certificate, an OWASP DVD, t-shirt, pen and tote bag.  Individual members also receive 10% off OWASP conferences.  Upcoming events include:

Australia – https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_AU_Conference_2009,

Italy – https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Italy_OWASP_Day_3,

Denver – https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Front_Range_OWASP_Conference_2009, and

Poland – https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_AppSec_Europe_2009_-_Poland.

For organizations being publicly recognized as an  ”OWASP Supporter” requires only a donation of $5000.00 USD. This category is also 100% non-profit tax deductible donation.

In addition, Universities can become University Supporters by providing space for OWASP meetings twice per year and agreeing to include OWASP materials in their curriculum.  University supporters get their logos on the OWASP website.

OWASP has grown tremendously over the past years and, with help from our Members we can continue that growth.

To become a member today, please click here:  http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?4W,M3,c21546cb-650b-44f4-a203-a523462b1cdc

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