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π Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
π¨ Venue: Nishat Hotel Lahore (Johar Town)
π Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
π Complimentary by invite only
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Erdal Ozkaya
– Former Regional Managing Director and CISO, Standard Chartered Bank
– Cybersecurity Leader, Speaker, Author, & Academic
Co-facilitator:
Syed Abdul Qadir PMP, CISA, ISO LA – Executive Director, Technology Consulting and Cyber Risk Assurance, A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network).
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The cybersecurity landscape is in a state of constant flux. Adversaries evolve their tactics, exploit new vulnerabilities, and leverage increasingly sophisticated tools. Staying ahead in this cat-and-mouse game requires understanding the latest trends shaping the threat environment.
Key Emerging Trends
- The Weaponization of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- AI-powered malware that can learn and adapt to evade detection.
- Deepfakes and AI-generated disinformation campaigns designed to sow social discord.
- Highly targeted, personalized phishing attacks crafted by AI algorithms.
- State-Sponsored Cyber Warfare
- Rise of nation-state attacks disrupting critical infrastructure, stealing intellectual property, and influencing elections.
- Smaller nations with limited resources may rely on cyberattacks for asymmetric advantages.
- Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)
- Lowering the barrier to entry. Less skilled actors can purchase ransomware toolkits and orchestrate attacks.
- Increases attack volume and makes targeting more indiscriminate.
- Internet of Things (IoT) as an Expanding Attack Surface
- Insecure smart devices (home appliances, medical equipment) offer easy entry points into networks.
- Botnets built from hijacked IoT devices to launch large-scale DDoS attacks.
- Software Supply Chain Attacks
- Targeting vulnerabilities in open-source libraries or developer tools to infect widely used software.
- A single exploit can have devastating ripple effects (e.g., the SolarWinds breach).
Implications for Organizations
- Traditional Defenses are Not Enough:Β Signature-based antivirus and firewalls are no longer sufficient.
- Zero Trust is the Mantra:Β Assume breaches are possible; verify all network traffic and strictly control access.
- Proactive Threat Hunting:Β Actively searching for anomalous activity within networks before attacks fully execute.
- Cyber Resilience as a Mindset:Β Focus on rapid detection, containment, and recovery, not just prevention.
- Third-Party Risk is Your Risk:Β Vetting vendors and supply chain partners for their security practices.
Looking Ahead
The cyber threat landscape will only grow more complex. Additional trends to watch for include:
- Attacks tailored to exploit cloud environments.
- Increased targeting of mobile devices with sophisticated social engineering scams.
- The potential misuse of nascent technologies like quantum computing to break current encryption.
Staying vigilant against emerging cyber threats requires a multifaceted approach. Organizations must invest in advanced security tools, prioritize continuous employee education, and maintain an agile incident response posture. By staying informed and constantly adapting their defenses, businesses can increase their chances of weathering the relentless onslaught of cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity Landscape
TheΒ cybersecurity landscapeΒ refers to the global and regional environment of cyber threats and vulnerabilities that organizations and individuals face. It encompasses a wide range of factors, including the types of threats, the attackersβ capabilities, the targets they choose, and the defenses that are in place to protect against them.
In 2024, the cybersecurity landscape is characterized by the trends which i mentioned in the above article.
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About A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network)
We are founded on a culture of partnership with a strong focus on our values. This is reflected in our purpose: To build trust in society and solve important problems. A.F.Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network) is one of the leading professional services firm in Pakistan, operating throughout the country from three offices, located in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
We provide a full range of assurance, taxation and advisory (including technology) services to leading national and local companies in all industrial sectors, public sector organizations and non-government / not for profit organization.
Find out more about us on our website – https://www.pwc.com.pk/en/
About Syed Abdul Qadir (Winner of Global IT Leaders Excellence Award)
Abdul Qadir is Executive Director at (A.F. Ferguson & Co.) PwC Pakistan, a seasoned C-level executive, Global keynote speaker and trainer over 20 years of experience spanning Digital Transformation and emerging technologies, Cybersecurity Strategy and Governance, Operations, Project Management, IT Due diligence, BCP and DRP across multiple industries arena. His collaborative leadership is evidenced through speaking invitations to various technology and IT security conferences and workshops and has been interviewed by the multiple TV channels and a variety of technology blogs and publications.
β’ Truly humbled and proud being only Pakistani speaker in worldβs biggest technology event i.e. GITEX GLOBAL attended by 1 million people from 140 countries.
β’ Holds BE (CS) and MBA (Finance) with certifications CISA, PMP, ISO 27001 and 22301 Lead Auditor, MCITP (Enterprise) and HP Certified Specialist. Member of PMI & ISACA, highly methodical, result-oriented and business savvy IT Professional reflecting strong qualification coupled with an outstanding history of managing projects successfully within tight deadlines concluding it as a total package of technology leadership and business acumen.
β’ Well familiar with industry best practices and information security, risk, governance and compliance standards including ISO 27001, 22301, ISO 31000, ISAE 3402, ITIL, COBIT etc.
β’ Prior to joining PwC, Abdul Qadir was associated with Pakistan Refinery Limited heading its IT department having responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of whole IT Infrastructure & networks round the clock.
Areas of Expertise:
β’ Digital Transformation, IT and Cybersecurity Strategy and Governance
β’ IT Risk Management and Governance, Framework and Compliance
β’ IT Operations, BCP & DRP
β’ Project implementation and Quality assurance
β’ ISMS, NIST and ISAE 3402 consultancy
β’ ERP transformation pre/post implementation reviews and enterprise architecture
β’ Compromise, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
β’ SIEM and SOC consulting
β’ Proposal Writing, Business Development & Client Relationships
β’ Leadership & Team Development
IITCN Pakistan
ITCN Asia, organized byΒ Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., is a unique 3-day event bringing together Pakistanβs entire tech & startup ecosystem.
It offers a comprehensive platform for showcasing solutions in key sectors such as but not limited to Government, Cloud, Data Center, Cybersecurity, ERP, Education, Banking & Finance, Health & Pharma, Ecommerce, Artificial Intelligence etc.
The event focuses on networking, knowledge sharing, and lead generation, with conferences facilitating a learning environment for tech enthusiasts.
Leaders from the public and private sectors will converge to witness the countryβs largest tech festival.
Keywords
ai and machine learning – cyber security trends – market is expected to reach- social engineering attacks
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