The Stack Overflow Podcast How API security is evolving for the GenAI era
Oct 18, 2024
In this discussion, Keith Babbo, VP of Product at Solo.io and a former Red Hat expert, dives into the evolution of API security amidst the rise of Generative AI. He emphasizes the security challenges faced with APIs and the critical role of AI gateways in protecting sensitive data. The talk also explores the integration of Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems in corporate environments and how AI is reshaping software education, particularly for junior developers, highlighting the importance of maintaining human reasoning in this evolving landscape.
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EDI and Disruption
- Keith Babbo worked at Intel on software for distribution centers, focusing on electronic data interchange (EDI).
- EDI transitioned from expensive, dedicated networks (VANs) to the internet, demonstrating disruption of established systems.
API Security in AI
- APIs for AI services don't inherently differ in terms of API security compared to other cloud services.
- The key difference lies in the content being generated and the need to control data sent to external model providers.
Prompt Management and Enrichment
- Implement prompt management to control and protect against malicious or accidental data exposure when using LLMs.
- Enrich prompts with context to provide guardrails for LLM responses, enhancing security.