OWASP Algiers Chapter on LinkedIn: Cybersecurity and much more at Mediatics - Algeria Radio Station (2024)

We are thrilled to welcome two exceptional new members to the OWASP Algiers Chapter board!🌟 Bouchra SAFAR-BATI joins us as our Main Graphic Designer. With her keen eye for detail, Bouchra will play a pivotal role in enhancing our visual identity and communications.🌟 fouad belalem steps in as a new board member. Fouad’s extensive experience and passion for cybersecurity will be invaluable in guiding our chapter’s strategic initiatives and activities.Please join us in giving Bouchra and Fouad a warm welcome as they embark on this exciting journey with us. Here’s to new beginnings and continued growth! 🚀🔒#OWASPAlgiers #Cybersecurity #NewBeginnings #Welcome #BoardMembers OWASP® Foundation

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🚨 Crowdstrike’s Global Incident Analysis 🚨Our president at OWASP Algiers Chapter Taher Amine, CISSP, appeared on Algeria National TV to provide an in-depth analysis of the recent CrowdStrike global incident. Watch the full segment to get expert insights and clarifications directly from our team.🔗 Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/dVA62P22#Cybersecurity #Crowdstrike #OWASP #AlgeriaNationalTV #ENTV #IncidentAnalysis #TechInsights

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🌟 Celebrating Our Board Advisor's Recent Achievement! 🌟We are thrilled to share that Mehdi Nacer KERKAR, our esteemed Board Advisor at OWASP Algiers Chapter, recently participated in the prestigious 'Altriman Olympic Triathlon' on July 14, 2024. This renowned event, held in the picturesque Pyrenees Mountains, France, is known for its challenging courses.Mehdi, representing the CSA team from Algeria, tackled three demanding sports:1. Swimming: 1.5 km in the serene Lake Les Matemale, completing two 750-meter laps.2. Cycling: A grueling 45.9 km ride with a total elevation gain of 1061 meters, testing endurance and hill management.3. Running: A challenging 10 km course with a 385-meter elevation gain, requiring strategy and resilience.Congratulations to Mehdi for his remarkable performance and for proudly representing our community on an international stage. His dedication and perseverance are truly inspiring! 🌐

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We are thrilled to announce and celebrate our Member of the Month for June 2024. Please join us in congratulating this outstanding individual for her exceptional contributions and dedication to the OWASP Algiers Chapter.🌟 Yasmine AZZAZ - Board MemberYasmine's leadership and commitment as a board member have been instrumental in driving the strategic direction of our chapter. Her initiatives and hard work have significantly enhanced our chapter's impact and outreach, fostering a stronger and more engaged community.👏 Let's give a huge round of applause to Yasmine for her hard work and dedication! Her contributions are vital to the success and growth of our chapter.Stay tuned for more updates and events. Together, we continue to make a difference in the world of application security.#OWASP #OWASPAlgiers #MemberOfTheMonth #Community #AppSecurity

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🎉 Celebrating Our Board Members Achievements! 🎉We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the recent certifications of our dedicated board members at the OWASP Algiers Chapter! Their hard work and commitment to cybersecurity excellence continue to inspire us all.🏅 Taher Amine ELHOUARIPresident at OWASP Algiers Chapter TRECCERT Certified Trainer PECB Certified Trainer ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (ISMS LA) CSA CCZT (Cloud Security Alliance Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust) CCISO (Certified Chief Information Security Officer) CSLCM (Certified Senior Lead Cybersecurity Manager) CLPTP (Certified Lead Penetration Testing Professional) APIsecU CASA (Certified API Security Analyst) from APIsec University 🏅 Wissam BOUATTOUContent Manager at OWASP Algiers Chapter ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity)🏅 Mehdi Nacer KERKAR Board Advisor at OWASP Algiers Chapter ISC2 CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) TRECCERT ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (ISMS LA)These certifications are a testament to their expertise, dedication, and continuous pursuit of knowledge in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. Join us in congratulating Taher, Wissam, and Mehdi on their impressive accomplishments! 🎊👏Stay tuned for more updates and events as we continue to promote cybersecurity awareness and education in our community. 🌐🔐#OWASP #OWASPAlgiers #Cybersecurity #Certifications #Achievements #Community CSA Algeria Chapter

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🌐 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐏 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬, 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬!!Exciting news for OWASP Algiers Chapter members! SecureFlag has teamed up with OWASP® Foundation to provide access to their advanced threat modeling automation tool, #ThreatCanvas. This collaboration extends benefits to OWASP members, empowering them with cutting-edge technology to enhance application security.𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒗𝒂𝒔? ThreatCanvas, powered by AI, revolutionizes threat modeling by enabling developers and security professionals to generate comprehensive threat models within seconds. Whether from textual descriptions, Infrastructure-as-Code templates, or existing diagrams, ThreatCanvas identifies potential threats and recommends relevant security controls, simplifying what was once a complex and manual process.𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑶𝑾𝑨𝑺𝑷 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔:- Advanced Threat Modeling: OWASP members can leverage ThreatCanvas to create unlimited threat models, refine them, and save them in their library.- Integration with SecureFlag’s Platform: Seamlessly integrates with SecureFlag’s training labs, providing practical, hands-on exercises tailored to identified threats.- Enhanced Security from the Start: Empowers developers to embed security practices early in the Software Development Life Cycle (#SDLC), reducing security rework and enhancing overall application security.𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔: According to Andrea Scaduto, Co-Founder & Director at SecureFlag, "Threat modeling is critical in the SDLC but often challenging to scale manually. ThreatCanvas changes this by making it accessible and scalable for developers without adding overhead to their schedules."Andrew van der Stock, Executive Director of OWASP® Foundation, adds, "Threat modeling is fundamental to application security. SecureFlag’s ThreatCanvas will greatly benefit our members by enhancing their security practices."𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒆𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒈: SecureFlag, based in London, specializes in Secure Coding Training programs, offering thousands of hands-on labs across various technologies. With ThreatCanvas, SecureFlag continues to lead in automating threat modeling processes.𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑶𝑾𝑨𝑺𝑷:The Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to improving software security through open-source projects, educational conferences, and global community engagement.Discover how ThreatCanvas can transform your approach to application security. OWASP members can learn more and register on the SecureFlag platform by visiting their website: https://lnkd.in/exZc84xE#OWASP members now benefit from automated threat modeling with #SecureFlag’s #ThreatCanvas, enhancing #AppSec and #DevSecOps practices. #CyberSecurity #InformationSecurity #ThreatModeling #CyberSec

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🌟 Exciting News from OWASP® Foundation and Checkmarx! 🌟We are thrilled to announce the launch of the first-ever Global Codebashing Learning Initiative! This groundbreaking program, developed in partnership with Checkmarx, aims to enhance the adoption of application security (AppSec) and compliance standards while fostering stronger collaboration between security and development teams.🔒 Why is this important?- Free Access: OWASP® Foundation members worldwide will gain access to Checkmarx’s Codebashing AppSec solution.- Comprehensive Training: With over seven million minutes of AppSec training and a 95% lesson completion rate, Codebashing equips developers with essential secure coding skills.- Seamless Integration: Codebashing integrates directly within developers' IDEs, offering continuous learning paths tailored to their specific roles (back-end, front-end, DevOps).- Certification: Participants will earn the exclusive Security Champion certificate and the Checkmarx AppSec Pro Certification for OWASP Members upon completion.🛡️ What to Expect?- Interactive Learning: Developers can learn and apply key AppSec concepts within their familiar workspaces from the first line of code across all applications.- Engaging Modules: Over 85 curated lessons guide developers through the Security Champion Program, promoting continuous skill enhancement.- Enhanced Collaboration: This initiative builds trust and strengthens relationships between security and development teams.💡 Additional Insights:- Importance of Training: Professionals in any field need regular training to stay ahead, and AppSec is no exception. This initiative ensures developers get the right training relevant to their roles.- Tailored Approach: Codebashing offers micro-content that developers can consume at their own pace, fitting training seamlessly into their workflow.- Regulatory Alignment: This initiative supports recent updates in cybersecurity frameworks, such as NIST's CSF 2.0 and the EU's NIS2 regulation, which emphasize the necessity of cybersecurity training for compliance.🗣 Words from Our Leaders:Andrew van der Stock, Executive Director of OWASP: "We're pleased to offer Codebashing to our members, helping to ease the process of application security and build better relationships between security and development teams."Sandeep Johri, CEO at Checkmarx: "Our long-term support for OWASP's mission aligns perfectly with this initiative, helping to build trust between security and developers while training a new generation of software developers on emerging software supply chain threats."🌐 Learn More:For more details on how OWASP members can leverage this incredible opportunity, visit Checkmarx’s website:https://lnkd.in/giMhp58TLet's continue to strengthen our commitment to secure development and build a safer digital world together!#OWASP #Checkmarx #Codebashing #AppSec #Cybersecurity #SecureCoding #Development #Training #SecurityChampion

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🙏 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our DevSecOps webinar!We hope you found the session insightful and valuable. Special thanks to our esteemed speaker, Djelloul BOUIDA, for sharing his expertise and insights.📽️ Missed the webinar or want to revisit the discussion? Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/dvfCMU2Y📑 Access the presentation slides here: https://lnkd.in/dBUVtGnvLet's continue the conversation and stay connected.Feel free to share your thoughts and questions in the comments!#DevSecOps #Webinar #CloudSecurity #DevOps #ThankYou #WebinarRecording #PresentationSlides

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📬 Check your inbox! We’ve sent important information about our upcoming DevSecOps webinar.Ensure you have all the details to join us on 14th June 2024 at 19:00 GMT+1. Excited to see you there!📅 Date: 14/06/2024🕖 Time: 19:00 GMT+1#DevSecOps #Webinar #CloudSecurity #DevOps #OWASP_Algiers

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