CompTIA PenTest+ Practice Test

Which organization was established to enhance software security and became a US nonprofit charity in 2004?

1. ISO

2. CERT

3. OWASP

4. NIST

The correct answer is: OWASP

The organization established to enhance software security and recognized as a US nonprofit charity in 2004 is the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). OWASP focuses on improving the security of software by providing resources such as tools, guidelines, and methodologies to help developers and organizations understand and mitigate software vulnerabilities. It is widely known for its OWASP Top Ten project, which identifies and prioritizes the most critical security risks to web applications, serving as a valuable resource for developers, security professionals, and organizations aiming to improve their application security posture. In contrast, the other organizations mentioned have different focuses: ISO (International Organization for Standardization) sets international standards across various industries, CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) deals with incident response and cybersecurity threats, and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) provides standards and guidelines, primarily for federal agencies and organizations following its frameworks. Each of these plays an important role in their fields but does not specifically address the enhancement of software security in the same way OWASP does.