OWASP Open Application Security Curriculum
Explore the OWASP Open Application Security Curriculum in this informative conference talk by Adrian Winckles, Director of Cyber Security & Networking Research Group at Anglia Ruskin University. Delve into OWASP's mission to drive visibility and evolution in software security through education. Examine the current gaps in application security education within computer science and cybersecurity programs. Learn about initiatives to integrate secure coding techniques into curricula, including collaborations between ISC2, BCS, and OWASP in the UK. Discover the potential for OWASP to develop an open "Standard" curriculum template for undergraduate and postgraduate students, leveraging its expertise and projects. Understand how this educational strategy could be adopted by various organizations and serve as a reference for engaging with professional bodies, addressing the skills shortage in the security sector.