I’m pleased to announce the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications Version 0.5! Read on to learn more about the project and our status.
It’s hard to believe that just five weeks ago, we announced the birth of a new project aimed at understanding and addressing the security risks associated with a new generation of AI applications. The mission we embarked on was ambitious, yet critical – to create a well-structured, vetted resource dedicated to the unique security challenges posed by using Large Language Models (LLMs).
LLMs, like OpenAI’s GPT and Google’s Bard, have swept the tech landscape with their transformative capabilities. As these AI technologies find their way into various applications, it’s become apparent that they come with a new breed of security headaches.
This realization was the genesis of our project, the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications. Our ambition: to extend the value of the revered OWASP Top 10 Project to this burgeoning field of LLM-based application development. You can read more about the group’s charter and purpose here.
Over the past few weeks, the response and support from the global community have been nothing short of extraordinary. We’ve had the privilege of welcoming over 370 experts onto our team, with over 100 actively contributing to the development of our guidelines. The collaborative spirit and collective expertise within our team are a testament to the importance and urgency of this initiative.
We’re thrilled to mark a significant waypoint in our journey today: the unveiling of the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications Version 0.5. For those who have been tracking our progress since the inception of the initial v0.1 “straw man” list, you’ll recognize some familiar items. However, there are also numerous updates and improvements. We’ve retained and enhanced half of the original entries, and the rest are brand new additions, reflecting the wealth of research and specialized knowledge within our working group.
However, this is only the beginning. Over the next month, we will refine and finalize our list, moving towards the official Version 1.0 release. But our mission extends beyond a single release. As the technological landscape continues to evolve, so will our initiative. Our commitment is to stay on the front lines, continually updating our guidance to reflect the current state of LLM application security.
As we mark this milestone, we’d like to extend our gratitude to everyone who has joined us on this journey. Your expertise, commitment, and support have been invaluable. If you’re interested in getting involved, we invite you to visit our official homepage on the OWASP site, join the discussion on our OWASP Slack Workspace (hashtagproject-top10-for-llm channel), or dive in and participate in our GitHub collaboration wiki. There’s a wealth of information on how to get started and areas where your unique skills and insights could have the most impact. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with a global team of professionals dedicated to ensuring the secure and safe use of LLMs. We look forward to your participation and contributions!
Once again, thank you for your support. Together, we’re paving the way towards a more secure AI-enabled future.Announcement
