Length: 2 Days

Secure LLM Application Development Training by Tonex

Certified LLM GenAI Security Officer (CCSO) Certification Program by Tonex

Secure LLM Application Development Training by Tonex equips professionals with essential knowledge and practical techniques for designing, developing, and maintaining secure Large Language Model (LLM) applications. The course addresses application architecture, threat modeling, prompt security, sensitive data protection, access controls, and secure integration practices.

As organizations adopt LLM-powered solutions, cybersecurity becomes critical to preventing prompt injection, unauthorized information disclosure, and application misuse. Effective cybersecurity controls help protect sensitive data, strengthen application integrity, and reduce risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) deployment.

The course follows a practical training approach that includes exercises, real-world case studies, and examples of processes and documentation used in secure LLM application development projects.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand secure LLM application architecture, development principles, and common security requirements.
  • Identify vulnerabilities and security threats affecting LLM-powered applications.
  • Apply secure prompt engineering and input validation techniques.
  • Implement appropriate data protection, authentication, and authorization controls.
  • Evaluate risks associated with external integrations and application interfaces.
  • Develop secure testing, monitoring, and vulnerability management practices.
  • Strengthen cybersecurity resilience through effective threat mitigation and secure application design.

Audience

This course is designed for:

  • Cybersecurity Professionals
  • Artificial Intelligence Engineers
  • LLM Application Developers
  • Software Developers and Architects
  • Application Security Engineers
  • Information Security Professionals
  • DevSecOps Professionals
  • Cloud Security Engineers
  • Security Analysts
  • Technology Risk Managers
  • Artificial Intelligence Governance Professionals
  • Technical Project Managers

Course Modules

Module 1: Secure LLM Application Fundamentals

  • Large Language Model architecture and application components
  • LLM application security principles and design considerations
  • Common deployment patterns and application security boundaries
  • Secure development lifecycle requirements for LLM applications
  • Understanding trust boundaries and application dependencies
  • Security responsibilities across application development teams

Module 2: LLM Threat Modeling and Vulnerabilities

  • Identifying common LLM application security threats
  • Prompt injection attacks and manipulation techniques
  • Sensitive information disclosure and data leakage risks
  • Insecure output handling and downstream application vulnerabilities
  • Model supply chain risks and dependency management
  • Threat modeling processes and security risk prioritization

Module 3: Secure Prompt and Data Management

  • Secure prompt design and instruction handling practices
  • Input validation and untrusted content processing
  • Sensitive data classification and privacy protection requirements
  • Secure retrieval-augmented generation architecture and controls
  • Document ingestion security and retrieval access restrictions
  • Output validation, filtering, and information disclosure prevention

Module 4: Secure Application Integration and Controls

  • Authentication and authorization for LLM application services
  • Application Programming Interface (API) security and access management
  • Secure integration with external services and data sources
  • Tool invocation restrictions and least-privilege access
  • Secrets management and secure configuration practices
  • Rate limiting, resource protection, and misuse prevention

Module 5: Security Testing and Risk Evaluation

  • Security testing strategies for LLM-powered applications
  • Adversarial prompt testing and injection resistance evaluation
  • Evaluating unauthorized access and information exposure
  • Security assessment criteria and vulnerability classification
  • Reviewing application responses and security control effectiveness
  • Documenting test findings and remediation recommendations

Module 6: Secure Deployment and Governance Practices

  • Secure deployment planning and application configuration requirements
  • Security monitoring, logging, and suspicious activity detection
  • Incident response procedures for LLM application security events
  • Secure updates, dependency reviews, and vulnerability remediation
  • Artificial intelligence governance, accountability, and compliance obligations
  • Continuous security improvement and operational risk management

Advance your expertise in secure artificial intelligence application engineering and strengthen your ability to protect emerging technologies. Enroll in Secure LLM Application Development Training by Tonex to develop practical skills in secure design, threat mitigation, data protection, and application security management.

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