OWASP LLM Top 10: index

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title: OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications
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pitch: Aims to educate developers, designers, architects, managers, and organizations about the potential security risks when deploying and managing Large Language Models (LLMs)
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## About This Repository

This is the repository for the **OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications**. However, this project has now grown into the comprehensive **OWASP GenAI Security Project** - a global initiative that encompasses multiple security initiatives beyond just the Top 10 list.

## OWASP GenAI Security Project

The OWASP GenAI Security Project is a global, open-source initiative dedicated to identifying, mitigating, and documenting security and safety risks associated with generative AI technologies, including large language models (LLMs), agentic AI systems, and AI-driven applications. Our mission is to empower organizations, security professionals, AI practitioners, and policymakers with comprehensive, actionable guidance and tools to ensure the secure development, deployment, and governance of generative AI systems.

**Learn more about our mission and charter:** [Project Mission and Charter](https://genai.owasp.org/project-mission-and-charter/)

**Visit our main project site:** [genai.owasp.org](https://genai.owasp.org)

## Latest Top 10 for LLM Applications

The OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications continues to be a core component of our work, identifying the most critical security vulnerabilities in LLM applications.

**Access the latest Top 10 for LLM:** [https://genai.owasp.org/llm-top-10/](https://genai.owasp.org/llm-top-10/)

## Project Background and Growth

The project has evolved significantly since its inception. From a small group of security professionals addressing an urgent security gap in 2023, it has grown into a global community with over 600 contributing experts from more than 18 countries and nearly 8,000 active community members.

**Read our full project background:** [Introduction and Background](https://genai.owasp.org/introduction-genai-security-project/)

## Get Involved

### Contribute to the Project
We welcome all expert ideas, contributions, suggestions, and remarks from security professionals, researchers, developers, and anyone passionate about AI security.

**Learn how to contribute:** [https://genai.owasp.org/contribute/](https://genai.owasp.org/contribute/)

### Join Our Meetings
Participate in our bi-weekly sync meetings and stay connected with the community.

**Meeting information:** [https://genai.owasp.org/meetings/](https://genai.owasp.org/meetings/)

### Connect with the Community
- Join our working group channel on the [OWASP Slack](https://owasp.org/slack/invite) - sign up and join us on the `#project-top10-for-llm` channel
- [Follow our project LinkedIn page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/owasp-top-10-for-large-language-model-applications/)
- [Subscribe to our newsletter](https://llmtop10.beehiiv.com/subscribe) for periodic updates

## Project Support

We are a not-for-profit, open-source, community-driven project. If you are interested in supporting the project with resources or becoming a sponsor to help us sustain community efforts and offset operational and outreach costs, visit the [Sponsor Section](https://genai.owasp.org/sponsorship) on our website.

**Thank you to our current [Sponsors and Supporters](https://genai.owasp.org/supporters/)**

## Educational Resources

New to LLM Application security? Check out our [resources page](https://github.com/OWASP/www-project-top-10-for-large-language-model-applications/wiki/Educational-Resources) to learn more.