AI Agents, LLMs, APIs for Data Security and Integrity

We're thrilled to invite you to the upcoming PyData event at CityROCK Johannesburg! Make sure to take note of the date and venue. This event is perfect for anyone passionate about Python, data, and networking without the distraction of sales and marketing pitches. Instead, we focus exclusively on technical discussions.

Don't miss this relaxed meetup where we'll have the chance to connect more personally.

Schedule
18:30 – 18:55
Welcome & News Update with Tyrone Kruger
Catch up on local data happenings, upcoming events, and community updates before we dive into the main session.
19:00 – 19:55
Talk: AI Agents, LLMs, APIs for Data Security and Integrity
Speaker: Thembaletu Mbangcolo
With AI agents and LLMs becoming integral to modern applications, it's time to look under the hood: what risks do we face when it comes to data security and integrity?
In this technical talk, Thembaletu explores how the widely-used Python library Pickle, popular for serializing machine learning models, can become a major security vulnerability if misused. Using live demonstrations, he’ll walk us through how:

• Malicious code can be executed through deserialization
• Threat actors can poison LLMs or hijack prompt responses
• Vector databases and RAG systems may be vulnerable to natural language-based SQL injections

You’ll gain insight into serialization vs. deserialization, and how developers can secure their pipelines from these subtle but serious threats.

Terms and Conditions

• PyData is a free community event.
• Spaces are limited. If you can't attend, please cancel your reservation.
• Climbing requires a day pass, a signed waiver, and gear rental. Visit CityROCK for more information.

Getting There
CityROCK Johannesburg - Indoor Climbing Gym - Google Maps

Call for Speakers
Interested in speaking at a PyData event? Submit your session abstracts at https://sessionize.com/pydata-johannesburg/