AI-Powered Security - Strengthening Cloud-Native Apps Against Emerging Threats

Explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing cloud-native application security in this 32-minute conference talk from LASCON. Discover how AI-driven security tools are transforming DevSecOps practices and threat detection capabilities while learning to address the unique security challenges that AI itself introduces. Examine the dual nature of AI in cybersecurity—both as a powerful defensive tool and a potential attack vector through adversarial AI and prompt injection techniques. Gain insights into practical mitigation strategies for AI-powered attacks and analyze real-world case studies demonstrating how to secure AI-assisted development pipelines. Learn from an experienced software engineer and PhD researcher who combines eight years of industry experience with cutting-edge research in cloud-native technologies and AI/ML to provide actionable strategies for strengthening your organization's security posture against emerging threats in the rapidly evolving cloud-native landscape.