Ben Dechrai
Ben Dechrai is a technologist with a strong focus on security and privacy. Known for his ability to distil complex technical concepts into engaging, digestible portions, Ben empowers developers through a deep understanding of design principles, security considerations, and coding practices. With over two decades of experience in software engineering, security, and architecture, Ben is a published author and has consulted for companies and investors across numerous industries.
Montreal 2026 sessions
Building Rock-Solid Encrypted Applications
English session - Intermediate
Explore how to implement encryption correctly in real-world applications beyond just cryptography. Using live demos, learn architectural patterns for end-to-end encryption, perfect forward secrecy, secure device migration, and metadata protection. Attendees will gain practical knowledge to build truly secure systems that scale and avoid common pitfalls.
Rogue LLMs: Securing Prompts and Ensuring Persona Fidelity
English session - Intermediate
This session demonstrates how to detect, analyze, and prevent prompt leaks and persona failures in large language models. Participants will learn proven techniques and tools for securing AI prompts, enforcing consistent bot behaviour, and integrating evaluation and threat modelling into real-world engineering workflows.
