NTXISSA Hands-On: AI Night: Under the Hood of LLMs

North Texas ISSA presents AI Night: Under the Hood of LLMs, part of the NTXISSA Hands-On Program. Join North Texas ISSA for AI Night: Under the Hood of LLMs, part of the NTXISSA Hands-On Program. Attend in person or online and learn how large language models work, then run one yourself. We cover the math and weights behind LLMs, how models are trained, how commercial AI platforms and agent harnesses work, how to scope and cost an AI project, and how to run models with Docker, the CLI, and APIs. In the labs, you will chat with a local model, log prompts in Open WebUI, generate Python in VS Code, and try prompt injection against Lakera's Gandalf. All experience levels are welcome. This hands-on program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of large language models and their applications. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, you'll gain valuable insights and skills to enhance your career in cybersecurity. What we'll explore • Understand the math and weights behind large language models • Learn how models are trained and how commercial AI platforms work • Scope and cost an AI project effectively • Run models with Docker, the CLI, and APIs • Chat with a local model, log prompts, and generate Python code • Try prompt injection against Lakera's Gandalf Featured speaker: Jacen Kohler, Hands On Director Food and drinks will be served. Speakers • North Texas ISSA — Presented by · North Texas ISSA • Jacen Kohler — Hands On Director North Texas ISSA