Explore the evolution of software development and its impact on application security in this 27-minute conference talk by Edwin Kwan. Delve into the changing landscape of product development, from the Blackberry era to the DevOps era, and examine the increasing reliance on open-source software. Investigate the challenges posed by cloud adoption and the rise in data breaches due to misconfiguration errors. Gain insights into why securing Cloud Native workloads has become more complex and understand why developers may not always be at fault for security incidents. Learn about the journey of a fictional developer named Sam and how their role has transformed over time. Conclude with a summary of key takeaways on the current state of application security in the era of rapid technological advancement.