𝗖𝗬𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗬𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦

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TerraBiz and A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network) extend a warm invitation to hashtag#CIOs and hashtag#CISOs for a dynamic 𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖𝘽𝙞𝙯 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 9 on 𝗖𝗬𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗬𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗦: 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦

🗓 Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
🏨 Venue: Nishat Hotel Lahore (Johar Town)
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎟 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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𝗖𝗬𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗬𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 2024

The cybersecurity realm is in a state of continuous change. Adversaries evolve their strategies, exploit fresh vulnerabilities, and utilize increasingly advanced tools. To stay ahead in this game of wits, one must grasp the latest trends influencing the threat landscape.

Noteworthy Emerging Patterns

1. The Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Weapon
   • AI-fueled malware capable of learning and adjusting to avoid detection.
   • Deepfakes and AI-generated disinformation campaigns crafted to create social discord.
   • Highly targeted, personalized phishing attempts engineered by AI algorithms.
2. Nation-Backed Cyber Warfare
   • Emergence of state-sponsored attacks disrupting crucial infrastructure, stealing intellectual property, and influencing elections.
   • Smaller nations with constrained resources may resort to cyberattacks for strategic advantages.
3. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)
   • Lowering the barriers to entry. Less-skilled actors can buy ransomware toolkits and execute attacks.
   • Escalates the attack volume and broadens the targeting scope.
4. Internet of Things (IoT) as an Expansive Target Surface

• Insecure smart devices (e.g., home appliances, medical equipment) present straightforward entry points into networks.
• Botnets constructed from compromised IoT devices for launching large-scale DDoS attacks.

5. Software Supply Chain Assaults
   • Targeting vulnerabilities in open-source libraries or developer tools to infect commonly used software.
   • A single exploit can lead to severe widespread consequences (e.g., the SolarWinds breach).

Implications for Entities

• Conventional Defenses Fall Short: Traditional antivirus and firewalls relying on signatures are no longer adequate.
• Zero Trust as the Guiding Principle: Operate under the assumption that breaches are probable; authenticate all network traffic and exercise strict access control.
• Proactive Threat Pursuit: Actively seek anomalies within networks before attacks are fully executed.
• Cyber Resilience as a Philosophy: Emphasize swift detection, containment, and recovery, rather than just prevention.
• Third-Party Risk is Your Risk: Thoroughly assess vendors and supply chain partners for their security protocols.

Gazing Ahead

The cyber threat landscape is poised to become more intricate. Additional trends to keep an eye on encompass:

• Attacks customized to exploit cloud environments.
• Ramped-up targeting of mobile devices through sophisticated social engineering schemes.
• Potential misuse of emerging technologies like quantum computing to breach current encryption methodologies.

Maintaining vigilance against emerging cyber threats necessitates a multi-layered approach. Organizations need to invest in advanced security solutions, prioritize ongoing employee training, and uphold a nimble incident response stance. By staying informed and continuously adapting their defenses, businesses can enhance their resilience against the ceaseless deluge of cyber threats.

Cybersecurity Landscape

The cybersecurity landscape pertains to the global and local setting of cyber threats and vulnerabilities encountered by organizations and individuals. It encompasses a myriad of elements, such as the nature of threats, the capabilities of attackers, the chosen targets, and the defensive mechanisms in place to fend them off.

In 2024, the cybersecurity landscape is defined by the trends highlighted in the aforementioned article.

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About Terra Biz

Terrabiz is Pakistan’sProminent Corporate Information Agency, specializing in managing summits and executive workshops. During the year 2013, over 5,500 professionals from 450+ entities participated in the forums, seminars, and training sessions coordinated by Terrabiz.

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Information Regarding A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network)

We are established on a collaborative ethos with a robust emphasis on our principles. This is reflected in our mission: To foster trust in society and address significant challenges. A.F.Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network) is among the key professional service providers in Pakistan, serving across the nation from three establishments situated in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.

We cater a complete spectrum of authentication, tax-related, and advisory (including technological) services to prominent national and regional enterprises across all business domains, government institutions, and non-governmental / non-profit organizations.

Discover 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 serves as the Executive Director at (A.F. Ferguson & Co.) PwC Pakistan, a veteran C-level executive, distinguished keynote speaker, and educator with over 20 years of experience covering Digital Transformation and emerging technologies, Cybersecurity Strategy and Governance, Operations, Project Management, IT Due diligence, BCP, and DRP across multiple industry domains. His collaborative leadership is evidenced through speaking engagements at various technology and IT security gatherings and has been a guest on numerous TV channels and various technology-related blogs and publications.

• Tremendously honored and proud to be the sole Pakistani speaker in the world’s largest technology event, namely GITEX GLOBAL, attended by 1 million individuals from 140 countries.

• Holds a BE (CS) and MBA (Finance) with certifications CISA, PMP, ISO 27001 and 22301 Lead Auditor, MCITP (Enterprise) and HP Certified Specialist. A member of PMI & ISACA, very methodical, result-oriented, and business-savvy IT Professional showcasing profound credentials alongside a remarkable history of effectively managing projects within strict deadlines reflecting an all-encompassing blend of technology governance and business acumen.

• Profoundly conversant with industry best strategies and information security practices, risks, governance, and compliance requirements including ISO 27001, 22301, ISO 31000, ISAE 3402, ITIL, COBIT etc.

• Before joining PwC, Abdul Qadir was associated with Pakistan Refinery Limited overseeing its IT department, ensuring the seamless functioning of the entire IT Infrastructure & networks round the clock.

Areas of Mastery:
• Digital Transformation, IT and Cybersecurity Strategy and Governance
• IT Risk Management and Governance, Framework and Compliance
• IT Operations, BCP & DRP
• Project implementation and Quality assurance
• ISMS, NIST and ISAE 3402 consultancy
• ERP transformation pre/post implementation reviews and enterprise architecture
• Compromise, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
• SIEM and SOC consulting
• Proposal Writing, Business Development & Client Relationships
• Leadership & Team Development

IITCN Pakistan

ITCN Asia, organized by Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., is a distinct 3-day affair bringing together Pakistan’s comprehensive tech & startup environment.
It provides an inclusive platform for showcasing solutions in pivotal sectors such as but not restricted to Government, Cloud, Data Center, Cybersecurity, ERP, Education, Banking & Finance, Health & Pharma, Ecommerce, Artificial Intelligence etc.
The affair emphasizes networking, knowledge exchange, and lead generation, with conferences facilitating a learning atmosphere for tech enthusiasts.
Leaders from the public and private sectors will unite to witness the nation’s largest tech festival.

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