The First Annual Cyber Security Conference was held at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, bringing together national and international experts to discuss Pakistan’s growing digital challenges and future cyber readiness. Organized by EPL (Pvt.) Ltd. in collaboration with NADRA Technologies Limited, the event carried the theme: “Securing Pakistan’s Digital Future – From Infrastructure to Individuals.”
The initiative, led by Ghazanfar Khan, CEO of EPL (Pvt.) Ltd., aimed to raise awareness about the critical importance of cybersecurity across sectors.
Senior representatives from the banking sector, telecom industry, government institutions, law enforcement, and global technology firms participated in the conference.
Key panel discussions included:
Pakistan’s Critical Infrastructure Under Threat – A National Risk Assessment
The Corporate Shield: Strategies for CISOs
Inside the Boardroom – How CEOs See Cyber Risk
AI & Cybersecurity — Friend or Foe?
Building the Digital Future
Panelists included Ali Manzar, Talha Ghafoor, Hasan Ayaz, Nasser Khan, Rehan Siddiqui, Javed Edhi, Amir Siddiqui, Aftab Haider, Ashfaque Ahmed, Mohd Ali, Mahir Mohsin Sheikh, Salman Dar, Idrees Awan, Brig (R) Muhammad Mukaram Khan, Noman Azhar, Zeeshan Qureshi, Zeeshan Mazhar, Montse Sanz, Raffay Baloch, Bryn Bennett, Faizan Nehal, Ong Kian Yew, Jeff Mahony, Dr. Monis Akhlaq, Bec Jones, Hira Zainab, Amna Masood, Dr. Asma, and others.
Speakers highlighted rising cyber threats, vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s critical infrastructure, data privacy concerns, and the urgent need for stronger cyber laws and national preparedness. Key contributors included:
Sajjad Mustafa Syed – Chairman, P@SHA
Faisal Iqbal Ratyal – CEO, NITB
Nighat Dad – Founder & Executive Director, Digital Rights Foundation
Ammar Jaffri – Director General, CIT
Kazi Muqtadir – Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan