Overview
The OWASP Foundation is a member-led organization. Members serve as Board Members, Leaders, and volunteers for our community. Members have a vote in the election of OWASP Leaders. Membership is a privilege guided by the Code of Conduct, which has dues set by the OWASP Board of Directors, and are detailed below.
Discounts are available for students, multi-year memberships, and for people living in developing economies. Complimentary membership is available for active leaders, and Distinguished Lifetime Membership may be granted by the Board of Directors for extraordinary service to OWASP and its mission over a long period of time.
Membership
Membership is explicitly defined as people or corporations that pay dues along with those granted by the Board of Directors. Nearly all OWASP activities are open to both members and nonmembers. Some example activities include participating in a Project or Chapter, attending chapter meetings, joining mailing lists or attending events. Merely participating in the activities of the OWASP Foundation does not make that person a Member; membership includes only those who pay dues to the OWASP Foundation.
Membership is managed through the Membership Portal where you can manage your renewal, billing information and related membership details.
Members in "good standing" are defined as those who have paid dues appropriate with their membership level while also not subject to any disciplinary action(s) by the OWASP Foundation. When determining "continuous" membership status, a grace period of seven (7) days is permitted between the expiration and resumption of a person's membership.
While the Foundation will make diligent efforts to inform members of their membership - in particular expiration dates - it is the sole responsibility of the member to manage their membership and renewals.
Individual Membership Benefits
All Member benefits are subject to change.
Individuals can choose either a single or two-year membership.
Members will receive renewal email reminders as early as 60 days before renewal. The OWASP Foundation will do its best to notify members of impending renewals. However, it is the sole responsibility of the Member to monitor their membership status.
Becoming an Individual Member
Individuals can only become members of the OWASP Foundation by completing a Membership Application Form as part of the onboarding process and paying dues, and complying with the following conditions:
The OWASP Foundation is the exclusive grantor of OWASP Memberships. No person or entity can act as a membership agent or grant Distinguished Lifetime Membership or Complimentary Memberships except for the OWASP Board of Directors.
The Foundation will revoke fraudulent membership submissions without notice and no refund. Memberships and member benefits are not transferrable.
Individuals can choose either a single or two-year membership. Members will receive renewal email reminders as early as 60 days before renewal. The OWASP Foundation will do its best to notify members of impending renewals. It is the sole responsibility of the Member to monitor their membership status.
Lifetime Membership When a member makes a one-time non-refundable $500 payment to the Foundation, they are granted a lifetime membership, which gives them all membership rights, including the ability to vote. Lifetime membership applies until the member passes away.
Student Membership Dues $20 per year. Full-time students may apply for this discounted membership. Student membership must be manually renewed every 12 months. Student Membership does not qualify for voting rights.
Complimentary Membership may be offered on an opt-in and automated basis to the top 5 active leaders of any chapter, project, event, or committee that supports the Foundation's mission and purpose, and is in good standing subject to our Code of Ethics. Complimentary Membership is valid for one year and must be manually renewed on your specific renewal date. Leaders do not need to accept any offer of complimentary leadership.
Complimentary members in good standing for 12 months may stand for the Board, but if elected, must maintain good standing with paid Membership. Directors who are eligible through the above criteria must not accept Complimentary Membership during their term and maintain good standing with paid Membership.