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Protecting Enterprise Trade Secrets in the Age of ChatGPT

By: Vinay Goel - CEO & Co Founder, Wald.ai

Abstract: 

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Large Language Models (LLMs) have become indispensable tools for enhancing productivity and innovation across various industries. However, their integration into daily workflows has raised significant concerns regarding data leakage and the protection of sensitive information. 

As organizations increasingly rely on LLMs to streamline operations, the risk of inadvertently exposing confidential data has become a pressing issue. We will delve into the complexities of data leakage, examining how LLMs can unintentionally capture and disseminate sensitive information. Key topics will include the challenges of maintaining data privacy and the implications of data breaches on organizational reputation and compliance.

To address these concerns, the discussion will highlight innovative strategies and cutting-edge approaches to data protection. We will explore how advanced monitoring tools, robust encryption techniques, and comprehensive employee training programs can mitigate the risks associated with LLM usage. Additionally, the role of policy frameworks and regulatory compliance in safeguarding data will be examined, emphasizing the importance of a proactive and holistic approach to data security.

About the Speaker:
Vinay Goel is the CEO and co-founder of Wald.ai. He has extensive experience leading product and strategy functions at technology companies. Vinay was Chief Digital Product Officer at JLL where he led and scaled a global product development organization. Before joining JLL, he held leadership roles at Google  Inc., including heading all developer and imagery products for Google Maps. He has spent many years in internet security at companies like CheckPoint Software and Webroot. Vinay holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from University of California, Berkeley and a Masters in Management from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Dynamic Access Controls: The Furture of Privileged Access Management 

By: Tim Prendergast - CEO, StrongDM 

Abstract: A non-controversial take – traditional Privileged Access Management (PAM) is no longer sufficient to meet the demands of modern organizations, from startups to enterprises. As organizations shift towards more complex and diverse infrastructures, managing privileged access requires more than static roles and permissions. Enter Zero-Trust PAM (ZTPAM) —a paradigm shift that extends beyond traditional user-based access to dynamic access through fine-grained, action-based permissions, providing more precise control over who can perform specific tasks, when, and under what conditions.

In this talk, we will explore how adopting dynamic access controls permits organizations to go beyond standard PAM frameworks to deliver real-time, adaptive access governance, reducing the attack surface in highly dynamic environments. We’ll examine real-world implementations, including how this approach enables meaningful security by controlling privileged actions at the level of specific tasks, API calls, and operations within the infrastructure. This talk will also cover how dynamic controls can be automated and enforced across hybrid and cloud-native environments without sacrificing user productivity.

About the Speaker:

Tim Prendergast is the CEO of StrongDM Tim Prendergast is the CEO at StrongDM, a Series C startup finally delivering on the promise of Privileged Access Management – a single platform that offers frustration-free, fine-grained control of privileged actions on any system (cloud, network devices, on-prem systems, databases, k8s, and more). Prior to StrongDM, Tim founded Evident.io, the first real-time API-based cloud security platform, exiting to PANW as the category leader for $330M. Evident became the foundation of Prisma Cloud, PANWs first $100M+ ARR cloud business. I served as the first Chief Cloud Officer in a Fortune 1000 company during my time at PANW. Prior to that, Tim was the Principal Cloud and Security Architect leading Adobe’s foray into the cloud -- designing and scaling the elastic AWS infrastructure that created the well-known success story that is the poster-child for digital transformation. Tim is a lifelong security enthusiast, starting from the early days of dial-up modems and BBS communities and continuing his learning journey to the present.