OWASP

OWASP at Hacker Summer Camp

In a Hacker Summer Camp 101 interview, OWASP representative John explains the group’s Def Con outreach showing hackers and white hats share a skill spectrum. OWASP hosts hands-on trainings rather than lecture-only sessions for newcomers and veterans alike.

Hands-On Villages and Workshops

Planned activities include Juice Shop training, Hadex sessions, and ZAP plugin labs. OWASP also runs an intentionally vulnerable AI boot camp for participants who have never tried breaking ML systems. A lounge offers one-on-one help, including support for visitors in partner villages such as Blue Team Village CTFs.

Community Cross-Village Alignment

John recommends bringing a laptop for interactive workshops but warns against daily-driver devices—referencing Def Con “YOLO” burners. OWASP coordinates with Adversarial Village, Red Team Village, IC, Lonely Hackers, Diana, and WISP for cross-village learning experiences.