CyberShield represented in the OWASP Foundation by Cristian Iosub
The OWASP Foundation (Open Worldwide Application Security Project) is internationally recognized as one of the leading organizations promoting software application security. It was incorporated on December 1, 2001, and became a non-profit organization in the United States of America on April 21, 2004. The foundation is known in the cybersec community for its education-oriented initiatives, development of standards, and provision of open-source resources.
What makes OWASP unique is that all of its projects, tools, documents, and forums are free and open to anyone interested in improving application security. This commitment to transparency and accessibility has contributed to the exponential growth of the OWASP community, which now includes more than 250 local chapters worldwide .
OWASP is known for developing and maintaining benchmark projects in application security. Among the best known is the OWASP Top Ten , a list of the most critical web application security risks widely used by organizations to evaluate and improve their security measures. This list is updated periodically to reflect emerging threats and changes in the technology landscape.
Another notable project is OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy), an open-source tool for web application penetration testing. ZAP is used by developers and pentesters to identify and fix vulnerabilities before they are exploited by attackers.
OWASP also provides detailed guidance, such as the OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS), a comprehensive framework for assuring the quality of application security, and the OWASP Security Knowledge Framework , a resource for developers who want to learn and apply best practices in software security .
The president of the Cyber Security Education Association ( Cyber Shield .org), Cristian Iosub, is a member of the OWASP Foundation starting this month. Members have access to a global network of cybersecurity experts and practitioners. This gives them opportunities for networking, collaboration and knowledge sharing worldwide. In addition, attending OWASP events, such as AppSec conferences or local meetups, allows members to stay on top of the latest trends and innovations in software security.
Another major benefit is access to the educational and training resources offered by OWASP. Whether it's practical guides, software tools, or training sessions, these resources are designed to improve members' technical skills and enable them to implement effective security measures in their organizations.
Cristian Iosub's membership of the OWASP Foundation represents a strategic opportunity for the Cyber Security Education Association. By partnering with industry leaders and accessing OWASP's world-class resources, CyberShield can strengthen its ability to help protect the global digital ecosystem and ensure a safer environment for technology users.