The UMN OWASP Chapter is the University's student-led hub for application security education, ethical hacking, and secure development practices. We are a licensed local chapter of OWASP, a global nonprofit foundation & industry community dedicated to defining best practices and improving security through education.

Our Mission:

To empower University of Minnesota students with the knowledge, tools, and community needed to build and break software securely.

What we do:

Every year, we host a small number of hands-on workshops, capture-the-flag events, and (new in 2026) industry collaboration. We welcome students of all skill levels. 

2026–2027 Student Officers: