[Owasp-leaders] AppSec In Africa

Wed Feb 27 11:13:42 UTC 2013

On 25 Feb 2013, at 6:57, David Montero wrote:

> I'd like to contribute with speakers from OWASP Andalucia. If you need
> anything only mailing me.

OWASP Africa is *SO* happening - I found additional support in AppSec 
APAC_2013. I know that there is incredible security talent already in 
Africa; and one of the objectives I believe is to develop a mature 
speaking circuit of security speakers throughout Africa. It would make 
it much easier for external speakers like Jim Manico, and many others I 
can think of as well; if when they goto Africa they can not only see 
Africa but speak in at least 7 countries to ensure the economics of it. 
So far I know we have the following:

Egypt (I know - Egypt is the middle east, but it is on the African 
continent)
Morocco
Ghana
Kenya
Nigeria
Sudan
South Africa

All of these countries are chomping at the bit; and 3 of the governments 
have approached me directly! In direct answer to Dave, I think it is a 
very interesting idea of including Andalucia / Portugal (where I am 
currently) as potential sources for not only speakers - but perhaps also 
as OWASP destinations for circuit speakers before they make the hop into 
Africa?

Dennis

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