Adriel Desautels

Adriel Desautels is a cybersecurity innovator with over 20 years of experience in security research and adversarial emulation. He founded Netragard in 2006, specializing in Red Teaming and advanced threat assessments. Adriel previously pioneered the zero-day Exploit Acquisition Program and led the influential SNOsoft Research Team, which helped establish industry standards for responsible vulnerability disclosure. His insights on advanced persistent threats, cybercrime (including the evolution of ransomware), and AI security implications have been featured in Forbes, The Economist, Bloomberg, and other major outlets. He is a sought-after speaker and has served as an expert witness in cyber security cases.