As the information security industry continues its rapid evolution, understanding historical context and enduring principles becomes increasingly valuable for both veterans and newcomers. This retrospective examination spans 1999 to 2024, covering transformative changes in technology adoption, vulnerability research and security tooling.

In this session, Agarri Founder Nicolas Grégoire will share critical lessons for the next generation of security professionals. He will also discuss:

• Evolution of internet accessibility and its impact on security research
• Progression of vulnerability categories from SQL injection to modern exploit chains
• Development of security tooling from browser extensions to sophisticated fuzzing frameworks
• Growth of bug bounty programs and vulnerability markets
• Fundamental principles that remain constant despite technological changes