Our Mission
Power secure software for everyone.
The OWASP Foundation exists to ensure that every builder, defender, and organization can make informed decisions about software security. We are a volunteer-powered movement focused on openness, education, and real-world impact.
Open Collaboration
Thousands of members contribute research, tooling, and guidance that remain vendor neutral and open to everyone.
Education First
We nurture the next generation of builders through free training material, guides, and events around the world.
Impact at Scale
From the OWASP Top 10 to CycloneDX, our flagship projects influence security programs in every industry.
Impact Snapshot
Mission in numbers
Every statistic represents volunteers, projects, and learners who make secure software possible.
100K+
Community members
Active builders, defenders, and advocates worldwide.
4,000+
Volunteers per year
Maintaining projects, running events, and mentoring chapters.
2.5M+
Annual learners
Developers accessing guides, cheatsheets, and trainings.
82
Countries represented
Ensuring a globally inclusive voice for secure software.
Pillars
How we turn mission into action
The mission is delivered through interconnected programs that support practitioners at every stage of their security journey.
Projects
Open-source tooling and standards maintained by a global volunteer network.
Chapters
Localized communities sharing knowledge and mentoring regional leaders.
Events & Training
Global AppSec conferences, local meetups, and instructor-led courses.
Advocacy
Working with governments, enterprises, and startups to champion secure software.
Strategic Priorities
What guides our focus
We prioritize initiatives that raise the baseline for every builder—regardless of size, region, or budget.
Define what good looks like
Flagship documentation initiatives establish approachable benchmarks for builders and defenders alike.
Create practical tooling
Hands-on utilities, sample code, and reference implementations help teams adopt secure-by-default patterns.
Grow community leadership
Mentorship programs, scholarships, and travel support ensure every region has a path to participate.
Invest in research
We continuously explore emerging domains—AI, supply chain, IaC—to keep defenders ahead of adversaries.
The mission advances with you.
Volunteer, start a chapter, propose a project, or help sponsor the work. Every role helps us bring secure software practices to more teams.
