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OWASP ASVS Framework

OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS)

A globally recognized framework for defining and verifying secure application requirements across web applications and APIs.

What is OWASP ASVS?

Application Security Verification Standard

Security assessments & testing

OWASP ASVS enables structured verification across critical application security domains including authentication, access control, cryptography, and input validation.

Development guidance

Helps development teams integrate secure controls early in the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and DevSecOps pipelines.

Procurement & compliance

Acts as a clear baseline for specifying application security requirements in vendor contracts, audits, and regulatory environments.

Verification Levels

ASVS categorizes security requirements into multiple assurance levels so organizations can select the appropriate depth of verification based on application risk and sensitivity.

Level 1

Basic security verification suitable for low-risk applications and minimal threat environments.

Level 2

Standard security requirements designed for most enterprise applications and typical risk environments.

Level 3

Advanced verification designed for high-risk applications and systems handling sensitive or regulated data.

Industries

OWASP ASVS is suitable for any organization that develops or maintains web applications and APIs — including startups, SaaS companies, fintech, healthcare platforms, e-commerce providers, and public sector digital services.

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