SecAppDev 2025 workshop details
LLM Security Bootcamp: Foundations, Threats, and Defensive Techniques
Learning goal: Learn how LLM applications work and are architected, the unique security challenges they introduce, and the current best practices in LLM security—along with their limitations.
Thursday June 5th, 09:00 - 17:30
Room Lemaire
Abstract
Large Language Models (LLMs) open up a new realm of possibilities in application development, but they also pose significant challenges. Their non-deterministic nature and broad use cases complicate testing, while unpredictable failures (“hallucinations”) and novel attack vectors (“prompt injections”) add risk.
This workshop covers LLM-based applications, highlights unique threats, and offers hands-on testing and hardening techniques. Attendees will learn to set up and secure basic LLM-driven solutions in their organizations.
Content overview
- LLM Security 101
- Build your LLM-powered chatbot (RAG)
- Threat modeling of your application
- Securing your LLM-powered application
- Hacking, euhm, security testing
Content level
Introductory
Target audience
This workshop targets both developers and security engineers wanting to understand the challenges and risks of building LLM-empowered applications.
Prerequisites
General developer experience
Technical requirements
Laptop with browser
Laurens Sion
Research Expert, DistriNet, KU Leuven
Expertise: Security and privacy threat modeling
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