GPC/Meetings/2013-08-03

= Project Division Updates =


 * Project Numbers
 * Active Projects: 136
 * Inactive Projects: 67


 * Projects Under Review
 * OWASP Cheat Sheets Project
 * OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer Project
 * OWASP Codes of Conduct
 * Xenotix XSS Exploit Framework


 * Project Applications
 * Development of security framework based on Owasp Esapi for JSF2.0 (DSFE) Project
 * Barbarus
 * Droid Fusion
 * iSABEL Proxy Server

Currently Working On

 * AppSec USA: OPT &OSS
 * We are developing two different event modules for AppSec USA.
 * OPT: This event module will be omitted for AppSec USA.
 * OSS: This event module will be altered to include a full day of 30 minute, presentation like demos.
 * Mini Project Working Groups: This event module will be developed for this conference. The idea is to coordinate working groups for a handfull of projects at the conference.
 * Project Leader Workshop: I will put together and run the Project Leader Workshop at AppSec USA.


 * Project Reviews Process: Workflow Adjustment
 * Testing of original Reviews Process developed in early 2013 produced these results: 1. Poor quality of reviewers; 2. Poor quality of the reviews.
 * Below is the new proposal:
 * A working group of technical project advisors headed by a member of the board.
 * I feel this person should be you, Jim, since I think you have shown great dedication and support to our projects overall. (Lead Technical Project Advisor).
 * The working group should be made up of the following areas: Secure Development, Secure Lifecycle Activity, Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Governance, and Knowledge.
 * Each of these areas should be a project division role filled by one individual.
 * Each role will have a six month limit, or the individual can resign the post if he/she can no longer fulfil the role's duties.
 * These roles will be responsible for reviewing projects, and increasing the quality of the project review process and criteria.
 * This working group will be managed by the Lead Technical Project Advisor (Jim) with updates and outcomes reported to the OWASP PM.


 * Black Hat EU
 * I am scheduled to attend Black Hat EU in next weeks.
 * I am helping man our OWASP Booth for two days.
 * Goal: Familiarise myself with Black Hat event management, branding, activities.
 * Martin Knobloch and Ferdinand Vroom are scheduled to volunteer as well.
 * I will be attending the Netherlands Chapter Meeting during the conference as well.


 * OWASP Marketing
 * I am taking a more active role in OWASP's Global Marketing Initiatives.
 * The next initiatives meeting will involve the Marketing Company we are currently working with.
 * They will present their Phase 1 research findings to the entire community.
 * Goal: To develop a marketing and brand strategy for the organisation.
 * I will coordinate Phase 3 & 4 of our Marketing Initiatives.


 * 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.


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