The 2013 OWASP Top 10 - Understanding Web Application Security Risks

Explore the 2013 OWASP Top 10 in this comprehensive 49-minute conference talk by Dave Wichers, COO of Aspect Security and OWASP Board member. Gain insights into the changes from the previous version and understand why they were made. Learn about each item in the 2013 OWASP Top 10, including the risks they pose to enterprises, how attackers can exploit them, and strategies for eliminating or mitigating these risks in your application portfolio. Discover the importance of the OWASP Top 10 as a de facto standard for web application security, referenced by numerous guidelines worldwide, including the Payment Card Industry (PCI) standard. Delve into topics such as security misconfiguration, using known vulnerable components, and missing function level access control. Benefit from Wichers' extensive experience in application security and his contributions to OWASP as he provides valuable insights for improving your organization's web application security posture.