Securing the Digital Landscape: A Deep Dive into OWASP Top 10 for Applications, APIs, and LLMs

Track: Security

Abstract

Join us for an immersive journey into the heart of modern cybersecurity challenges. In this groundbreaking talk, we delve into the intricacies of securing your digital assets with a focus on three critical domains: applications, APIs, and Large Language Models (LLMs).

As developers and architects, you understand the paramount importance of safeguarding your systems against evolving threats. Our session offers an exclusive opportunity to explore the industry-standard OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities tailored specifically to your domain.

Uncover the vulnerabilities lurking within your applications, APIs, and LLMs, and gain invaluable insights into mitigating risks and fortifying your defenses. Through live demonstrations and real-world examples, you'll witness firsthand the impact of security breaches and learn proactive strategies to combat them.

Whether you're a seasoned architect seeking to fortify your organization's security posture or a developer striving to build resilient systems, this talk equips you with the knowledge and tools essential for navigating the complex landscape of cybersecurity.

Agenda

OWASP Top 10 Overview

Introduction to OWASP
Significance of OWASP Top 10
Overview of OWASP Top 10 for Applications, APIs, and LLMs
OWASP Top 10 for Application Security

Presentation: Common Vulnerabilities and Mitigation Strategies
Demonstration: Live Examples of Application Security Vulnerabilities
OWASP Top 10 for API Security

Presentation: Key Challenges in API Security and Best Practices
Demonstration: Illustration of API Security Vulnerabilities and Attacks
OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications (Large Language Models)

Presentation: Unique Security Concerns in LLM Applications
Demonstration: Showcase of LLM Security Vulnerabilities and Risks
Q&A and Discussion

Open Floor for Questions and Discussion
Conclusion

Summary of Key Takeaways
Call to Action: Implementing Security Best Practices

Rohit Bhardwaj

Rohit Bhardwaj is the Director of Architecture at Salesforce, where he specializes in architecting multi-tenant, cloud-native solutions within resilient microservices and service-oriented architectures using the AWS stack. With a passion for solving complex problems, he has led transformational programs that reduce costs and improve efficiencies. Rohit has a rich background in designing scalable cloud microservice architectures with Spring Boot and Netflix OSS on AWS and Google Cloud. As a Security Ninja, he proactively addresses application security vulnerabilities through ethical hacking and threat modeling. Rohit has been involved in building Lambda architecture solutions using Apache Spark and Cassandra for real-time analytics projects. He holds an MBA in Corporate Entrepreneurship from Babson College and a Master's in Computer Science from Boston University and Harvard University. A frequent speaker at conferences like Oreilly, No Fluff Just Stuff and GIDS, Rohit enjoys sharing his expertise in cloud architecture, microservices, and AI.