About OWASP Foundation

Securing Software
Through Community

The world's largest nonprofit foundation dedicated to improving software security through open-source collaboration, education, and innovation.

250+
Global Chapters
100K+
Community Members
275+
Active Projects
20+
Years of Impact

Our Journey

Over two decades of dedication to making software security visible, so people and organizations can make informed decisions.

Foundation Begins
OWASP started as a passion project to improve software security
01
Nonprofit Status
Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
04
Global Expansion
Chapters established on every continent
10
Leading Innovation
275+ active projects securing software worldwide
24
OUR VISION

No More
Insecure Software

We envision a world where software security is transparent, accessible, and understood by all organizations and developers worldwide.

OUR MISSION

Power Secure
Software Globally

To be the global open community that powers secure software through education, tools, and collaboration.

Our Core Values

These principles guide everything we do, from project development to community engagement.

Open

Everything at OWASP is radically transparent from our finances to our code.

Innovation

We encourage and support innovation and experiments for solutions to software security challenges.

Global

Anyone around the world is encouraged to participate in the OWASP community.

Integrity

Our community is respectful, supportive, truthful, and vendor neutral.

Our Global Impact

Making a real difference in software security across the globe.

275+

Community-Led Projects

Over 275 active open-source projects created and maintained by volunteers worldwide

1M+

Educational Resources

Free training materials, guides, and tools accessed by millions of developers annually

500+

Global Events

Annual conferences, training sessions, and chapter meetings in cities worldwide

Top 10

Industry Standards

Creating and maintaining critical security standards adopted by organizations globally

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