Exabeam Chief Product Officer, Steve Wilson, Publishes New Book on Large Language Model Security

A must-read playbook for developers and security professionals navigating the risks and vulnerabilities of AI and large language models

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity leader that delivers AI-driven security operations, proudly announces the release of “The Developer's Playbook for Large Language Model Security,” authored by the company’s Chief Product Officer (CPO), Steve Wilson. Published by O'Reilly Media, the premier source for insight-driven learning on technology and business, this first-of-its-kind guide provides an in-depth exploration of the security challenges posed by large language models (LLMs) and offers hands-on strategies for addressing these emerging risks.

Wilson, an industry leader and innovator with over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity and AI, has been instrumental in developing security standards for LLMs, including leading the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications project. His new book serves as a guide not only for developers but also for security leaders seeking to protect their organizations from the rising threats posed by generative AI technology.

In the book, readers will gain critical insights into the complexities of LLM security and learn:

• Foundational concepts of LLM security, including key vulnerabilities and architectural trust boundaries that developers must manage.
• How to identify and mitigate critical vulnerabilities like prompt injection, data poisoning, and hallucinations to strengthen LLM deployments against evolving threats.
• Methods for integrating security into the LLM development lifecycle, from early risk mitigation strategies to continuous monitoring and improvement.

“LLMs offer development teams easy access to some of the most advanced AI capabilities ever created. However, with this great power comes great responsibility, especially as these models are put to more mission-critical uses," said Wilson. "My goal with this book is to ensure that developers and security professionals not only understand the profound risks these technologies bring but are fully prepared to control and neutralize them, integrating secure AI development practices throughout the entire lifecycle to stay ahead of emerging threats.”

The release of “The Developer's Playbook for Large Language Model Security” comes at a pivotal time as Exabeam continues to innovate in AI-driven security operations, helping organizations globally enhance their cybersecurity posture. Wilson’s role as CPO has been key to ensuring Exabeam solutions address the real-world challenges organizations face as they integrate AI into their operations.

CEOs and security leaders recommend this new book demonstrating its broad appeal:

• “Steve Wilson’s playbook is essential for AI developers and red teamers. It transforms the enormous risks into manageable challenges, providing the expertise to secure customer-facing and internal LLM-based apps.” —Marten Mickos, CEO, HackerOne
• “A must-read for innovators, delivered by the father of LLM Security, Steve Wilson. Essential for leaders, this book delivers crucial insights into securing LLM technologies.” —Sherri Douville, CEO, Medigram
• “Steve Wilson’s invaluable industry expertise, paired with his unique dynamic approach to a rapidly shifting landscape, makes this a must-read. Drawing from my experience in AI red teaming, I wholeheartedly advocate for this book’s pinnacle full-stack approach and rigorous, multi-faceted insights.” —Ads Dawson, Senior Security Engineer, Cohere
• “’The Developer’s Playbook for Large Language Model Security’ is a critical and comprehensive guide for the security industry as we race to keep pace with the rapid adoption of GenAI and LLMs and ensure secure organizational outcomes.” —Chris Hughes, President, Aquia & Founder, Resilient Cyber
• “This book is insightful, clear, crisp and succinct, yet detailed. It explores the spectrum of crucial topics, including LLM architectures, trust boundaries, RAG, prompt injection, and excessive agency. If you are working with LLMs, you need to read and understand this book.” —Krishna Sankar, Distinguished AI Engineer & NIST AI Safety Institute Principal Investigator
• “In ‘The Developer’s Playbook for Large Language Model Security,’ readers embark on an entertaining and exciting journey to the LLM security frontier. Steve Wilson provides a compass to navigate LLM security, where the thrill of innovation meets high stakes and real-world consequences.” —Sandy Dunn, CISO, Brand Engagement Networks

About Exabeam

Exabeam is a global cybersecurity leader that delivers AI-driven security operations. High-integrity data ingestion, powerful analytics, and workflow automation power the industry’s most advanced self-managed and cloud-native security operations platform for threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR). With a history of leadership in SIEM and UEBA, and a legacy rooted in AI, Exabeam empowers global security teams to combat cyberthreats, mitigate risk, and streamline security operations. Learn more at www.exabeam.com.

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