By sponsoring SAMM, you support a Flagship OWASP project.
The OWASP Flagship designation is given to projects that have demonstrated strategic value to OWASP and application security as a whole.
Why sponsor SAMM?
SAMM is a globally recognized framework for improving software security practices. By sponsoring SAMM, you position your organization as a leader dedicated to fostering a secure software development culture. It is a strategic commitment to shaping the future of secure software development.
SAMM is open source and completely free of charge. It is maintained by a small team, most of whom work on SAMM in their own time.
Donating to SAMM will allow us to continue to refine and evolve SAMM, ensuring its ongoing improvement.
Show your support of the SAMM project and gain brand recognition within a global community committed to enhancing software security
How to sponsor SAMM
The best way to support SAMM is to donate funds or grants for SAMM team members to dedicate work on project deliverables.
Sponsorship levels
Platinum
Direct sponsorship or grant that allows one or more of the SAMM Core Team to spend some of their time working on SAMM.
Benefits
- Significant say in the work implemented by the sponsored team members
- Priority support
- Logo and link on the home page (at the top of the Supporters section)
- Logo and link on the Supporters page (at the top of the Supporters section)
- Priority placement on the Practitioners page
- Priority placement on a Blog release page on the delivered work
Gold
A significant donation in time or money, equivalent to $10,000 or more.
Benefits
- Logo and link on the home page (Gold section)
- Logo and link on the Supporters page (Gold section)
- Mentioned as Gold Sponsor on the Practitioners page
Silver
A significant donation in time or money, equivalent to $5,000 or more.
Benefits
- Logo and link on the home page (Silver section)
- Logo and link on the Supporters page (Silver section)
- Mentioned as Silver Sponsor on the Practitioners page
Bronze
A significant donation in time or money, equivalent to $1,000 or more.
Benefits
- Logo and link on the Supporters page (Bronze section)
- Mentioned as Bronze Sponsor on the Practitioners page
Community
Any contributions less than $1,000.
Benefits
- Link on the Supporters page (Community section)
Caveats
Any work undertaken as part of sponsorship will need to be compatible with the SAMM Roadmap.
All benefits are under continual review and are subject to change without notice.
Historic Donations
Supporters will move down one level each full calendar year after the last donation. Supporters will not be removed from the Community section.
Note that companies whose actions are considered to be damaging to the SAMM project may be demoted or even be removed from the Supporters page, at the discretion of the SAMM Core Team.