OWASP ESAPI - A Retrospective: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Explore the history and impact of OWASP ESAPI in this 24-minute conference talk presented by Kevin Wall. Gain insights into the evolution of this security project as the speaker provides a comprehensive retrospective, highlighting the positive aspects, challenges, and controversial elements of ESAPI. Learn about the lessons learned from developing and maintaining this widely-used security library, and understand its significance in the field of web application security. Discover how ESAPI has influenced current security practices and what future developers can take away from its journey.