Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- One-day conference focused on application security, organised by the OWASP Boston community
- Features technical presentations and interactive workshops on emerging threats, vulnerabilities and secure development practices
- Designed for application security engineers, penetration testers, DevSecOps practitioners, software developers and security researchers
- Free to attend, with approximately 200 participants historically
About the Event
The Boston Application Security Conference (BASC) is a one-day event organised through the OWASP Boston community. The conference brings together security professionals, software developers, researchers, academics and students to address challenges in securing modern applications. Its format combines technical presentations with interactive workshops, providing opportunities for attendees to engage directly with experienced application security practitioners.
BASC operates as a community-driven conference, encouraging both established experts and emerging security professionals to share research and discuss real-world challenges. The event has historically attracted approximately 200 participants.
Key Topics
The conference programme addresses application security developments including emerging threats, vulnerability research and best practices for securing software. Sessions cover practical approaches to identifying and mitigating security weaknesses in applications, with content suited to both technical depth and hands-on skill development.
Who Should Attend
BASC is designed for professionals working in or adjacent to application security. The conference is particularly relevant for:
- Application security engineers
- Penetration testers
- DevSecOps practitioners
- Software developers seeking to improve secure coding practices
- Security researchers and academics
- Students pursuing careers in cybersecurity
The event supports OWASP’s mission of improving software security worldwide, offering free access to application security education and professional networking within the Boston cybersecurity community.