GPC/Meetings/2013-01-02

= Project Division Updates =


 * Project Numbers
 * Active Projects: 127
 * Inactive Projects: 67


 * Projects Under Review
 * OWASP Cheat Sheets Project
 * OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer Project


 * Project Announcements
 * OWASP ZAP 2.0.0 is now available for download.
 * Simon is hosting a Google hangout demonstrating many of these features at 17:00 UTC on Friday 8th Feb.
 * Details to be announced via https://twitter.com/zaproxy
 * OWASP AntiSamy Version 1.5 is finally released.

Currently Working On

 * New Project Web Page
 * The web page has been launched.
 * It has replaced the OWASP Projects Page
 * I am focusing on updating and maintaing our projects page at least twice a week.


 * OWASP Initiatives Meeting
 * REGISTER FOR THE UPCOMING WEBINARS
 * February 14, 2013 10am EST (GMT -5)
 * February 14, 2013 9pm EST (GMT -5


 * Projects Handbook 2013
 * The Projects Handbook is now live.
 * Users can download it on the Projects Web Page.


 * Preparation for FOSDEM
 * FOSDEM went very well for the Event team in Brussels.
 * The flyers went down very well.
 * Simon's presentation on ZAP went very well according to attendees.
 * The OWASP representatives at the event mentioned that many developers were not aware of OWASP.
 * It is suggested we attend more events like these for outreach.


 * Preparation for London BSides
 * Fabio Cerullo and I had a conversation about flyers and Schwag for this event.
 * We are still in the process of creating, and sourcing items for this.
 * Security BSides London


 * Guidebooks Project Management
 * The Guidebooks Projects have now begun their work.
 * We are using a collaborative Gantt chart tool to manage our work flow.
 * Start Date: February 4th 2013
 * End Date: June 4th 2013


 * 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.


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


 * ModSecurity Grant Writing
 * 1) Amount: $30,000
 * 2) Status: This proposal has been submitted and received.


 * 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) The interested party is a different department within the DHS.
 * 3) I am currently in talks with the DHS representative responsible for these initiatives.


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