[Committees-chairs] domains outside owasp.org

[Tom Brennan]

Tim can you provide a report on this.



On Sep 9, 2011, at 4:55 PM, Tin Zaw <tin.zaw at owasp.org> wrote:

> Michael,
> 
> Yes, the local domain *should* point to the main wiki. Most chapters
> do that, and I know some chapters don't. If they don't, and especially
> if they are non-US chapters, we should ask them what technical,
> political and cultural barriers they have in using the main wiki. For
> example, CN does its own website -- they may have strong reasons to do
> so.
> 
> Tin
> 
> On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 1:43 PM, Michael Coates <michael.coates at owasp.org> wrote:
>> One key point about that chapter leader handbook, the text encourages the local domain to "point to the country web page on the wiki". In other words, all the content is still on the primary OWASP wiki and the domain name is just a convenient url.
>> 
>> The reason I bring this up is it may be challenging to provide consistency across multiple distributed systems. Imagine if you needed to add a header to the OWASP sites and had to coordinate with multiple systems throughout the world?
>> 
>> 
>> Just my thoughts for consideration.
>> 
>> Michael Coates
>> OWASP
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Sep 9, 2011, at 1:37 PM, Tin Zaw wrote:
>> 
>>> I believe local domains, especially country level domains like
>>> owasp.or.id are critical in branding OWASP. It also further
>>> legitimizes OWASP in respective countries.
>>> 
>>> In fact, current chapter leader handbook encourages such approach.
>>> 
>>> "Local domain
>>> 
>>> It is important that the chapter leadership makes the necessary effort
>>> to purchase the local OWASP domain. This domain should point to the
>>> country web page on the wiki. It is important to note that the OWASP
>>> wiki is the only web site that ensures OWASP values and principles."
>>> 
>>> I would ask to please help Zaki as much as we can.
>>> 
>>> Thanks.
>>> 
>>> On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM, Kate Hartmann <kate.hartmann at owasp.org> wrote:
>>>> Group, there had been discussion on the appropriateness and necessity of
>>>> domains outside of owasp.org.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> We received the following request from Zaki in Indonesia:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> “"Hi,
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> My name is Zaki. Currently I lead the Indonesia Chapter.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> I'd like to register OWASP.or.id domain. It's Indonesian domain for
>>>> organization. I'm planning to host some several OWASP materials to the
>>>> local.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> To register the domain, it required a letter from the organization. I need a
>>>> document that states me as OWASP Indonesia Chapter Leader and requesting
>>>> OWASP.or.id domain.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Many thanks!  "
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> I have no problem producing the letter and can verify that his is the
>>>> current chapter but I’m not sure that outside domains were every approved.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Kate Hartmann
>>>> 
>>>> Operations Director
>>>> 
>>>> 301-275-9403
>>>> 
>>>> www.owasp.org
>>>> 
>>>> Skype:  Kate.hartmann1
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> Chair, OWASP Global Chapter Committee
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>> 
> 
> 
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> Chair, OWASP Global Chapter Committee
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