OWASP

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit organization that produces freely available tools, documentation, and standards for web application security. OWASP is best known for the OWASP Top 10 — a regularly updated list of the most critical web application security risks.

OWASP resources include testing guides, secure coding practices, security tools, and educational materials. The OWASP Top 10 is widely used as a baseline for web application security programs and is referenced by many compliance frameworks.

Why It Matters

If your company develops web applications, OWASP resources provide practical guidance for building secure code. Using the OWASP Top 10 as a minimum testing baseline demonstrates application security diligence to assessors and customers.