Introduction to Prompt Injection
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Welcome to Episode 2 of AI Security Ops!
In this episode, Joff Thyer, Derek Banks, Brian Fehrman, and Ben "The Heretic" Bowman take a deep dive into Prompt Injection — one of the most fascinating and misunderstood attack techniques in the AI space.
We break down:
🛠️ What large language models (LLMs) are and how they work
💣 What prompt injection is, and why it matters for AI security
🎭 How attackers manipulate system prompts and personas
🔐 The difference between prompt injection and jailbreaking
👩💻 Practical examples, stories, and hands-on resources you can explore
🎯 How to start your journey as an AI hacker and why web app pen testing skills are more relevant than ever
Plus:
👉 Real-world cases of prompt attacks on Bing, Amazon, and more
👉 Tools and labs you can play with right now to test your skills
👉 Be sure to check out this weeks Tech Demo on YouTube!
Brought to you by the cybersecurity experts at Black Hills Information Security
https://blackhillsinfosec.com
https://poweredbybhis.com
Welcome to Episode 2 of AI Security Ops!
In this episode, Joff Thyer, Derek Banks, Brian Fehrman, and Ben "The Heretic" Bowman take a deep dive into Prompt Injection — one of the most fascinating and misunderstood attack techniques in the AI space.
We break down:
🛠️ What large language models (LLMs) are and how they work
💣 What prompt injection is, and why it matters for AI security
🎭 How attackers manipulate system prompts and personas
🔐 The difference between prompt injection and jailbreaking
👩💻 Practical examples, stories, and hands-on resources you can explore
🎯 How to start your journey as an AI hacker and why web app pen testing skills are more relevant than ever
Plus:
👉 Real-world cases of prompt attacks on Bing, Amazon, and more
👉 Tools and labs you can play with right now to test your skills
👉 Be sure to check out this weeks Tech Demo on YouTube!
Brought to you by the cybersecurity experts at Black Hills Information Security
https://blackhillsinfosec.com
Creators and Guests
Host
Ben Bowman
Ben Bowman is a BHIS Security Consultant who joined in 2023, bringing research experience from Madison Cyber Labs and a longtime passion for the company, and who enjoys learning from his team while spending his free time fishing, swimming, and spelunking.
Host
Brian Fehrman
Brian Fehrman is a long-time BHIS Security Researcher and Consultant with extensive academic credentials and industry certifications who specializes in AI, hardware hacking, and red teaming, and outside of work is an avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, big-game hunter, and home-improvement enthusiast.
Host
Derek Banks
Derek is a BHIS Security Consultant, Penetration Tester, and Red Teamer with advanced degrees, industry certifications, and broad experience across forensics, incident response, monitoring, and offensive security, who enjoys learning from colleagues, helping clients improve their security, and spending his free time with family, fitness, and playing bass guitar.
Host
Joff Thyer
Joff Thyer is a BHIS Security Consultant with advanced degrees, multiple GIAC certifications, and deep expertise in offensive security and exploit development, who enjoys crafting sophisticated malware for penetration tests and, outside of work, making music and woodworking.