Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era -pwc workshop 2026

Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era

As AI rapidly transforms the way we work, serve customers, and compete, cybersecurity has become a top management and boardroom priority – no longer just an IT issue. It now stands as a core pillar of digital trust.

Last Updated: March 22, 2026

Related CISO resources: Continue with AI Governance Framework for CISOs, AI Security Hub, Zero Trust Strategy Guide, Free CISO Toolkit.

In response to this evolving landscape, A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network) hosted an exclusive one‑day masterclass titled “Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era – Digital Trust, Risk & Resilience” on 22 January 2026 at the Marriott Hotel Karachi. The masterclass was inaugurated by Salman Hussain, Territory Senior Partner, A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network). The event brought together more than 100 senior tech and business leaders, including CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CFOs, CIAs, risk professionals, and experts from diverse industries, creating a rich forum for collaboration and learning. The session was expertly led by Saad Kaliya, Partner at A.F. Ferguson & Co., and Syed Abdul Qadir, Executive Director at A.F. Ferguson & Co. We were also honored to host Dr. Erdal Ozkaya, CISO at Morgan State University and President of the Global CISO Forum, as our international guest speaker. Dr. Ozkaya’s insights into the intersection of AI and cybersecurity significantly enriched the discussions. We extend our gratitude to all participants for their active engagement, insightful questions, and knowledge-sharing, which helped make the masterclass an inspiring and valuable experience for all. Take a look at some moments from our insightful session. In an AI driven decisions, operations, and innovation, cybersecurity is no longer just
a technical concern, it is a governance, trust, and resilience challenge Masterclass equips senior leaders with the insight, frameworks, and strategic
mindset needed to govern cybersecurity in intelligent digital ecosystems Participants will explore how AI reshapes cyber risk, accountability, and trust,
and how organisations can move beyond defense to build resilient, trusted, and
future-ready enterprises

Masterclass on Digital Trust, Risk & Resilience

Aligns with PwC’s leading practices trust, risk, and assurance DNA

• Elevates the discussion to boardroom & policy level
• Balances strategy, governance, and real-world scenarios
• Positions the masterclass as future-ready and globally relevant
• Global Digital Trust Insights: C-Suite playbook and findings

Training Agenda

1. Setting the Tone

• StateofEmergingTechandAIinCybersecurity
• ChangingroleofAIinDigitalTransformation:Technologyevolvesfasterthanmindsets
• KeyRiskstonotabledigitalizationandtechnologicalbreakthroughs
• EvolvingLandscape,AdversariesandImpactsofCybersecurity

2. Lead with Trust in the AI Era : Cybersecurity Governanceand Strategy

• Governance models(elements and domains) for AI driven systems and automated decisions
• Board and executive responsibilities in AI-enabled cyberrisk(withRACI)
• Trust as a business enabler, not a control function
• Aligning cyber,risk,legal,compliance,and ethics under one governance umbrella
• Responsible AI & Cyber Oversight
• Pressing Cybersecurity challenges Boards Need to Ask
• Cybersecurity framework, Policies and Procedures
• New world, new rules: Cybersecurity in an era of uncertainty (2026 Global Digital Trust Insights: C-suite playbook and findings)

3. Redefining Risk in an Intelligent Threat Landscape

• New World, New Rules: Cybersecurity in an era of uncertainty (Based on the 2026 Global Digital Trust Insights: C-suite playbook and findings).
• Key Focus: From known threats to autonomous adversaries.
• AI-Powered Attacks: Combatting deepfakes, autonomous malware, and data poisoning.
• Enterprise Cyber Risk Management (ECRM): Managing dynamic systems and the process of Risk Assessment (including case studies).
• Asset Prioritization: Identification and prioritization of “Crown Jewels,” inherent risks, and vulnerabilities across People, Process, and Technology.
• Impact Modeling: Technology scenarios based on information and potential impact/likelihood.

4. Building Cyber Resilience/Digital TrustBeyond Defense

• Cyber resilience vs traditional cybersecurity
• Defense in Depth and Baseline Security Controls Implementation
• Business continuity planning,Business Impact Analysis and Disaster Recovery Planning
• Cyber Incident Response and Recovery: Assume breach. Design survival.
• Cyber resilience: Recovery, adaptability,and trust restoration

5. Overview of International Standards and Regulations

• Overview of International Standards and Leading Practices( DORA, ISO27001, ISO42001, ISO22301, NIST CSF, COBIT2019 )
• Synopsis of Regulations: SBP, SECP and PTA

6. 180 Days Action Plan and Road map: Future Outlook

• AI-era Digital Trust, Risk and Resilience Playbook
• Readiness check list for digital trust & resilience
• Board-ready questions every leader should ask
• Bridging the gap between technical teams and business leaders
• Shift from reactive cybersecurity top redictive and resilient cyber governance
• Executive dash boards for cyber& AI risk

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