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Strengthening Cyber Resilience Through GRC

  • Why GRC Matters
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance with Agility
  • Governance Under Pressure
  • GRC Careers
Speaker: Khurram Naqvi
Director – Cyber Information Security Risk Management, Global Bank, UK
Thursday, November 27th 2025
7:00pm PKT



Speaker's Introduction:
Mr. Khurram Naqvi is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, including more than a decade in leadership roles across telecom, shipping, and financial sectors in the UK. He has successfully guided UK-based telecom providers through challenging ISO 27001 certification journeys, particularly addressing critical gaps in vulnerability management. At a global shipping and logistics company hit by the NotPetya ransomware, Khurram played a key role in strengthening the company’s cybersecurity posture. His contributions included establishing a GRC framework, supporting the implementation of the NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks, driving network segmentation efforts, and rolling out a Privileged Access Management (PAM) program. He was also instrumental in shifting the organization’s mindset towards a “secure-by-design” approach. In the financial sector, Khurram has delivered large-scale DevSecOps programs, supported the Security Operations Centre (SOC) integration of two major UK banks during a merger, and conducted comprehensive IAM risk assessments and PCI DSS compliance initiatives. Currently, Khurram serves as a Director at a global bank in the UK, working within the Cyber Information Security Office’s Risk Management domain. His role focuses on strengthening cyber risk oversight and aligning information security practices with enterprise risk goals. Khurram holds a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering from NUST, a Master’s degree in Telecommunications from King’s College London, and an MBA from Oxford Brookes University. He is certified in CISSP, CISM, CRISC, PMP, and PMI-ACP. Passionate about mentorship, he actively supports the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through coaching and career development.

Cybersecurity Programs in Financial Services

  • Business-First Cybersecurity
  • Framework-Driven Approach
  • Risk Identification & Management
  • Practical Control Implementation
  • Incident Preparedness & Response
Speaker: Khurram Naqvi
Director – Cyber Information Security Risk Management, Global Bank, UK
Wednesday, September 10th 2025
7:00pm PKT



Speaker's Introduction:
Mr. Khurram Naqvi is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, including more than a decade in leadership roles across telecom, shipping, and financial sectors in the UK. He has successfully guided UK-based telecom providers through challenging ISO 27001 certification journeys, particularly addressing critical gaps in vulnerability management. At a global shipping and logistics company hit by the NotPetya ransomware, Khurram played a key role in strengthening the company’s cybersecurity posture. His contributions included establishing a GRC framework, supporting the implementation of the NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks, driving network segmentation efforts, and rolling out a Privileged Access Management (PAM) program. He was also instrumental in shifting the organization’s mindset towards a “secure-by-design” approach. In the financial sector, Khurram has delivered large-scale DevSecOps programs, supported the Security Operations Centre (SOC) integration of two major UK banks during a merger, and conducted comprehensive IAM risk assessments and PCI DSS compliance initiatives. Currently, Khurram serves as a Director at a global bank in the UK, working within the Cyber Information Security Office’s Risk Management domain. His role focuses on strengthening cyber risk oversight and aligning information security practices with enterprise risk goals. Khurram holds a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering from NUST, a Master’s degree in Telecommunications from King’s College London, and an MBA from Oxford Brookes University. He is certified in CISSP, CISM, CRISC, PMP, and PMI-ACP. Passionate about mentorship, he actively supports the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through coaching and career development.

ICS Security & ICS Penetration Testing

  • OT Cyber security
  • The importance of OT security?
  • Facts: OT Cyber attacks
  • Difference between IT & OT
  • How OT Penetration testing is conducted?
  • Career in OT Penetration testing
  • Q & A
Speaker: Talib Nadeem Usmani
Lead OT Penetration Tester & Master Trainer in Honeywell Inc based out of Atlanta, GA, US
Thursday, Feb 6th 2025
7:00pm PKT



Speaker's Introduction:
Mr. Talib Nadeem Usmani, brings over 15 years of expertise to his role in cybersecurity, specializing in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing for IT and OT environments, threat intelligence, and Red Teaming. His focus is primarily on sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Refining, and Chemical industries. Currently, he is based in Atlanta, GA, USA, working with Honeywell Inc. at their Industrial Cybersecurity Centers of Excellence & Innovation, a position he has held for more than five years. As a respected member of the cybersecurity community, Talib is known for his engaging public speaking engagements, including but not limited to BSides Security conferences and Honeywell roadshows, where he showcases simulated OT attack demos. Additionally, he is a frequent speaker at universities, bringing his wealth of knowledge to academic audiences. He also competes in Capture the Flag (CTF) events at the Defcon Security Conference. Talib co-developed two key training courses: "Cybersecurity Professional OT Industrial Penetration Testing Fundamentals" and the advanced "Cybersecurity Industrial Offensive & Defensive Principles: Red Team and Blue Team Training," both part of the Honeywell Academy. These courses offer extensive training across continents—from Asia to Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, contributing significantly to the development of skilled professionals in the field. In the academic sphere, Talib has significantly contributed as an external industry supervisor for key projects such as the "Cyber Ranges - Network" at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, and "Cyber Ranges" at FAST-NU in Islamabad, Pakistan. He also led the "MiTM attack simulation in ICS (Industrial Control Systems) network" final year student project at Air University in Pakistan. Beyond his academic contributions, he has successfully mentored numerous students, helping them thrive in their cybersecurity careers. Talib is also active in various bug bounty programs, making impactful contributions to organizations including Honeywell, Blackberry, the US Department of Defense, and Oracle. Currently, Talib is also involved in authoring various research papers, tools, and techniques that contribute to the advancement of cybersecurity practices, underscoring his commitment and dedication to the field. His extensive experience and leadership are evident in every aspect of his career.

Cyber Incident Response Practices & Frameworks

  • What is Incident Response
  • Why Incident Response Capability should be beyond Cyber
  • How Incident Response is different in IT & OT
  • What makes organizations resilient against cyber threats
  • Incident Response Readiness & Testing
  • Intelligence Driven Incident Response Capability
  • Frameworks to support and mature Incident Response capability
  • Q & A
Speaker: Muhammad Ali Paracha
Head of Cyber Defence, Transurban Ltd, Melbourne, Australia
Thursday, November 14th 2024
7:00pm PKT


Speaker's Introduction:
Mr. Ali Paracha, a cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience, takes a strategic approach to defending organizations against cyber threats across cybersecurity, information security, fraud, and privacy fields. Known for combining technical expertise with strong leadership, he has successfully directed cybersecurity initiatives in diverse sectors, from telecommunications to finance and transportation. In 2020, he launched the BSides Islamabad chapter to promote cybersecurity awareness in Pakistan, with the next conference set for January 2025. Throughout his career, Ali has led the development of resilient cybersecurity functions capable of addressing sophisticated threats across Enterprise, Cloud, and Operational Technology (OT) environments. He currently oversees a Cyber Defense Center for an Australian ASX 20 organization, safeguarding IT, OT, and cloud systems across Australia, North America, and Canada. Ali’s areas of interest span Cyber Incident Detection, Threat Intelligence, AI, and Machine Learning. He is also committed to continuous learning, holding recent certifications in Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Crisis Management, and AWS Cloud Security, and is currently enhancing his leadership skills at Melbourne Business School. His dedication to elevating industry standards is evident in his pursuit of knowledge and proactive engagement with peers and industry leaders.

Resilient Phishing Tactics of Adversary Groups and Defensive Strategies

  • Phishing via proxy – Adversary in the Middle Attack (AiTM)
  • Basic Phishing Infrastructure
  • Setting up Resilient Phishing Infrastructure
  • Detection and Mitigations
  • Live Demonstration
  • Q & A
Speaker: Mr. Nadeem Ashraf
Director of MSSP Operations at Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL)
Wednesday, August 7th 2024
6:00pm PKT



Speaker's Introduction:
Mr. Nadeem Ashraf is a distinguished cybersecurity professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in the field. With a proved track record of establishing and leading cybersecurity operations, he has made significant contributions across diverse organizations and industries in Pakistan and the Middle East. Mr. Nadeem holds a master’s degree in information and communication systems security from the prestigious KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden and is currently the Group Director of MSSP Operations at Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL). His previous roles include serving as the Senior Expert Cyber Security at Sehati Information Technology Services KSA, Saudi E-Tabadul and Mobily Telecom in Saudi Arabia. His impressive professional credentials are underscored by a series of esteemed industry certifications, including CISSP, GREM, GDAT, GCFA, GCIH, GWAPT, RTO, CRTE, CRTP, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. Mr. Nadeem’s expertise spans a wide range of cybersecurity domains, with core areas of focus including Security Operations, SOC & Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Red Teaming, and Penetration Testing. His dedication to advancing cybersecurity practices and his continuous pursuit of excellence have made him a respected leader and a valued contributor to the field.

Global CERT/CSIRT Collaboration

  • The need for collaboration among incident responders & incident response teams
  • The nature of the collaboration & examples
  • Opportunities to get involved & contribute
  • Q & A
Speaker: Mr. Adli Bin Abd Wahid
Senior Internet Security Specialist at Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC)
Thursday, July 4th 2024
6:30pm PKT



Speaker's Introduction:
Mr. Adli Wahid joined APNIC in February 2014, bringing with him extensive experience and technical leadership in cyber security. He is APNIC’s security evangelist, spearheading security outreach, engagement, and collaboration with the regional community. Adli was elected from 2015-2018 as a member of the FIRST.org Board of Directors. Prior to joining APNIC, Adli had served the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ and the Malaysia Computer Emergency Response Team (Cybersecurity Malaysia).

Behaviour Analytics and Insider Threat

  • Insider Threat Nuts and Boltz
  • Insider Threat Dynamics
  • Indicators of Compromise
  • Behaviour Profiling, Anomalies and Context
  • Proactive Security and Threat Detection
  • Gen AI , A Silver Bullet ! or A Double Edge Sword
  • GDPR and Behaviour Profiling
  • Q & A
Speaker: Dr. Fatima Hussain
Principal SaaS Security Architect in Royal Bank of Canada in Toronto, Canada
Thursday, April 25th 2024
7pm PKT

Speaker's Introduction:
Dr. Fatima Hussain is a Senior Member of IEEE with a diverse technical and professional background. She has a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in secure wireless communications, and she is the author of dozens of transaction papers, books, and industrial patents. She is editor of IEEE Newsletter Toronto Section from last 7 years and associate editor of many prestigious IEEE journals. She is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) and serves as an Adjunct Professor and Research Supervisor at Toronto Metropolitan University. Fatima has a proven track record of driving research initiatives, designing and deploying proof-of-concept pilots to solve business problems, and developing end-to-end solutions by leveraging cutting-edge technology. Her areas of current research include machine learning and network security, user behavior analysis, SaaS security and governance, resource allocation, explainable and ethical artificial intelligence, and has delivered several invited talks on these topics.

From Bruteforce to Biometrics : Evolution of Password Attacks and Defenses

  • Authentication Methods
  • Windows vs Linux Passwords
  • Types of Password Attacks
  • Password Cracking
  • Defending Against Password Attacks
  • Emerging Technologies and Trends
  • Live Demonstration
  • Q & A
Speaker: Mr. Asad Raza
Senior Lecturer, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA. (PhD Fellow - Cyber Defense, Dakota State University, USA)
Thursday, April 25th 2024
7pm PKT

Speaker's Introduction:
Mr. Asad Raza has been associated with the field of Cyber Security for the past 15 years. He has served as a cybersecurity expert and consultant in many international organizations and institutions. He is currently working as a Senior Lecturer at New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA, and pursuing his Ph.D. in Cyber Defense from Dakota State University in the USA. Previously, he worked as one of the lead cybersecurity trainers for the UAE Military. He has also served at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) from 2009-2012 as a Lecturer. Asad completed his B.Sc. in Software Engineering from UET Taxila in 2002 and M.Sc. in Information Security from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. He holds some of the most prestigious certifications like CISSP, SANS SEC560, OSCP, OWSP, CEHv11, ISO27001, Lead Auditor, etc. Asad is actively involved in research, and he has to his credit several research papers which are published in reputed Journals and Conferences. Asad has been invited as a speaker to deliver workshops and training at numerous international conferences and symposiums across the globe. Asad has a very wide range of expertise in cybersecurity, like penetration testing, incident handling and response, and digital forensics.

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