Official Release: The OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications v1.0

Today, I am both thrilled and humbled to announce the official launch of the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications version 1.0! It is the first comprehensive, industry standard reference for security vulnerabilities in applications using Large Language Models (LLMs). This marks a significant milestone in enabling the wide-spread, safe use of LLMs.? It’s hard to believe I first announced the project only a couple of months ago. That was followed by our 0.5 interim release just last month.

The expert team has spent the past two months methodically dissecting the complexities of LLM security. They’ve pooled their collective knowledge and skill, and the result is a resource that we believe will be highly valuable to those building on LLMs.

The success of this endeavor rests squarely on the shoulders of our dedicated team, comprising nearly 500 security specialists, AI researchers, developers, industry leaders and academics. Over 130 of these experts actively contributed to this guide, and to them, I extend my sincerest thanks. Your insight and hard work have shaped this project into a comprehensive reference for our industry.

The OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications version 1.0 offers practical, actionable guidance to help developers, data scientists and security teams to identify and address vulnerabilities specific to LLMs. The creation of this resource involved exhaustive brainstorming, careful voting, and thoughtful refinement. It represents the practical application of our team's diverse expertise.

While reaching this milestone is an achievement, our work doesn't stop here. We recognize that as the field of LLMs continues to evolve, this resource will need to keep pace. We remain committed to learning, improving, and updating our guide to ensure it stays relevant and useful.

We're eager to continue our work, and we invite you to join us. Whether you're an established expert or just starting in this field, your perspective is valuable. We're enthusiastic about the future of LLM security and are keen to share this journey with you.

We also want to extend our thanks to the broader community for your support. Your feedback and engagement have been instrumental in this endeavor, and we hope the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications serves you well in your own projects.? We welcome your feedback on this first iteration.

You can currently download version 1.0 in two formats.? The full PDF and the abridged slide format. We’ll be adding more assets in the future.

To everyone who has contributed to this journey thus far, and to those who will join us in the future, thank you. We look forward to continuing this important work together.