Brian Vermeer

Brian Vermeer

Snyk
Staff Developer Advocate for Snyk, Java Champion, and Software Engineer with over a decade of hands-on experience in creating and maintaining software. He is passionate about Java, (Pure) Functional Programming and Cybersecurity. Brian is a JUG leader for the Virtual JUG and the NLJUG. He also co-leads the DevSecCon community and is a community manager for Foojay. He is a regular international speaker on mostly Java-related conferences like JavaOne, Devnexus, Devoxx, Jfokus, JavaZone and many more. Besides all that, Brian is a military reserve for the Royal Netherlands Air Force and a Taekwondo Master / Teacher.
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Brian Vermeer
Brian Vermeer
Snyk

The Hidden Security Hazards in Your Java Stack

This session exposes common security pitfalls in cloud-native Java development, such as unsafe dependencies, unverified containers, and overreliance on AI or internet code. Through real-world examples...
Security & Privacy Security & Privacy Conference 45 min. INTERMEDIATE
Brian Vermeer
Brian Vermeer
Snyk

Understanding Prompt Injection - Techniques, Challenges, and Advanced Escalation

This session explores prompt injection attacks in AI and LLM applications, detailing common and advanced techniques used by attackers. It offers practical mitigation strategies to secure AI interactio...
Security & Privacy Security & Privacy Conference 45 min. INTERMEDIATE