ISSA-LA January 15 2025 Dinner Meeting

Come and network with your friends, make new friends, and hear an amazing speaker. A buffet dinner will be served and drinks will be available.

Please register and pay here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/defending-large-language-models-securing-chatbots-copilots-and-ai-agents-tickets-1030900068857

Topic: Defending Large Language Models: Securing Chatbots, Copilots, and AI Agents

This talk will explore the critical and vulnerable points in large language models (LLMs) used in chatbots, AI copilots, and intelligent agents. We’ll begin by understanding the trust boundaries in these systems and then dive into how to defend them against emerging threats. Taking a comprehensive approach, we’ll examine the tools, processes, and best practices that every security professional should adopt.

The session will draw on several real-world case studies to demonstrate the concepts. We will dive into the Responsible AI Software Engineering (RAISE) framework as a way to approach end-to-end security for your LLM system.

Drawing on Steve’s expertise as the founder and project lead for the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications, this session will equip you with the knowledge to secure the next generation of AI-driven software.

This is event is for anyone preparing to face the evolving challenges of AI security and protect their systems from tomorrow’s cutting-edge threats.

Speaker: Steve Wilson

Steve Wilson is a pioneer in Generative AI and cybersecurity, driving advancements in AI-powered cyber defense and securing AI systems. As the Chief Product Officer at Exabeam, Steve spearheaded the launch of a powerful Generative AI copilot for security analysts, significantly enhancing the speed and accuracy of cybersecurity incident investigations.

Steve leads the charge on securing large language models as the founder and project leader of the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications, where he guides a global team in developing the industry-standard guide to critical vulnerabilities in AI systems. The Top 10 List has become the go-to reference for developers, architects, and security professionals working to safeguard AI applications.

As the author of The Developer’s Playbook for Large Language Model Security, Steve provides a comprehensive framework for building secure, responsible AI systems. His book has quickly become an essential resource for professionals navigating the complexities of AI and security.

He is an inventor on 11 U.S. and international patents in cybersecurity, networking, and IoT. In 2023, Steve was awarded Cybersecurity Innovation Leader of the Year by Enterprise Security Tech, and his 2024 RSA Conference talk was voted a Top Session.