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Dewank Pant

AI Security Researcher at Amazon and 1 other company
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AI Security & Cybersecurity Expert | Security Researcher at Amazon Alexa AI Security | OWASP Leader

I am a Security Engineer at Amazon Alexa AI Security, working on securing AI-driven technologies impacting 70M+ U.S. Alexa users and millions globally. My expertise spans AI Security, Genomic Data Security, Cloud Security, and IoT Security, with a focus on application security and AI security research.

I contribute to NIST’s Genomic Cybersecurity Initiative, serve as a peer reviewer in cybersecurity research, and actively participate in AI Security Working Groups. As a leader in OWASP, I have contributed to security standards like the OWASP LLM Top 10, shaping best practices for AI and machine learning security.

My insights have been featured at DEF CON’s IoT Village, CISA Bulletins, and National Vulnerability Database (NVD). I also hold several CVEs in widely used systems, and I regularly engage with cybersecurity policy, AI regulations, and red-teaming methodologies.

I am available to provide expert insights on AI Security, Cybersecurity Policy, AI Regulations, Cloud & IoT Security, and Application Security.

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  • Amazon AI Security Expert Offers Insights on Prompt Injection Attacks
    Dewank shares insights on defending against AI prompt injection attacks, focusing on "red-teaming chain-of-thought prompts" and "tool misuse via prompt hijacking." He highlights the importance of "live output moderation" and "multi-turn jailbreaks" in securing AI systems.
  • Travelers Beware: Public WiFi Mistakes Expose Sensitive Data
    Dewank warns travelers about public WiFi risks like "captive portal credential theft" and "rogue hotspots." He advises using VPNs, changing DNS settings, and disabling auto-connect features. Dewank emphasizes verifying WiFi names and using data blockers on public chargers to protect sensitive data.
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