GPC/Meetings/2013-01-03

= Project Division Updates =


 * Project Numbers
 * Active Projects: 130
 * Inactive Projects: 67


 * Projects Under Review
 * OWASP Cheat Sheets Project
 * OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer Project
 * OWASP Codes of Conduct


 * Project Applications
 * SCADA Security Project
 * PHPRBAC Project
 * Cornucopia Project
 * Development of security framework based on Owasp Esapi for JSF2.0 (DSFE) Project
 * Secure Application Design Project

Currently Working On

 * AppSec USA: OPT &OSS
 * Started creating documents for the AppSec USA Open Source Showcase and OWASP Projects Track.
 * AppSec USA Projects Document.
 * AppSec USA OPT Form.
 * AppSec USA OSS Form.
 * Waiting to hear from the local conference organisers on how they wish to proceed with this event module.


 * AppSec EU Research: OPT &OSS
 * Started creating documents for the AppSec EU Research Open Source Showcase and OWASP Projects Track.
 * AppSec EU Research OPT Form.
 * AppSec EU Research OSS Form.
 * AppSec EU Research Projects Document.
 * Waiting to hear from the local conference organisers on how they wish to proceed with this event module.


 * Black Hat EU
 * I am scheduled to attend Black Hat EU in two weeks.
 * I am helping man our OWASP Booth for two days.
 * Goal: Familiarise myself with Black Hat event management, branding, activities.


 * OWASP Marketing
 * I am taking a more active role in OWASP's Global Marketing Initiatives.
 * I am meeting with Marketing Company responsible for developing our strategy and brand guidelines.
 * Goal: To develop a marketing and brand strategy for the organisation.


 * Daily Project based queries and requests
 * This has not changed much since I began the post: questions are very similar in nature.
 * Global AppSec questions.
 * Funding queries.
 * Travel availability.
 * Project based administrative help.
 * Project status information.
 * Several project donations questions.
 * OWASP LinkedIn Updates.
 * What's happening with projects, questions.

Grants Updates

 * Guidebooks Grant
 * 1) Amount: $25,000
 * 2) Status: We are still waiting for payment from DHS.


 * ESAPI Proposal
 * 1) Amount: $25,000
 * 2) Status: The ESAPI proposal is still being reviewed.


 * ModSecurity Grant Writing
 * 1) Amount: $30,000
 * 2) Status: The ModSecurity proposal is still being reviewed.


 * Google Grants Proposal
 * 1) Amount: $120,00 in Adwords Funds
 * 2) Status: I have begun managing the Adwords account regularly. I am waiting until we reach the implementation phase with our marketing company.


 * OWASP Static Analysis Tools Funding: DHS
 * 1) There is a possibility of funding some of our Static Analysis tools.
 * 2) Kevin wrote back and let me know that everything is on pause at the moment.
 * 3) That is why we have been waiting for DHS/Georgia Tech to pay us our awarded funds.
 * 4) Their budgets are being settled on at the moment.
 * 5) We are waiting until they get their budget allocations for the year.


 * Total Grant Funds Awarded: $145,000 for 2013.