Explore the importance of web application security and learn about the valuable resources provided by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) in this 28-minute conference talk. Discover how to overcome security challenges throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and understand why implementing security best practices is crucial. Gain insights into OWASP's freely available tools for testing and securing applications, including the Top Ten vulnerabilities, Cheat Sheets, Web Goat, and Zap. Examine the role of DevOps teams in security and understand why security education is essential for all developers. Delve into the reasons why security might be overlooked and learn how to leverage OWASP's resources to enhance your application's security posture.