Waqar Ahmed, CEO of Securitanium, will represent Pakistan at one of the Middle East and Africa’s most prestigious cybersecurity platforms — GISEC Global 2025 — as a featured speaker. The event, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 6 to 8, 2025, is expected to attract top-tier cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, researchers, and innovators from across the world.
Waqar Ahmed’s session is scheduled for 2:05 PM at the North Star Stage in Hall 1, and will center around the theme: “AI in Cybersecurity – Combating Advanced Attacks with Advanced Intelligence.” As part of the growing conversation on the impact of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity, he will explore both sides of the AI narrative — the weaponization of AI by malicious actors and the defensive power it can offer to cybersecurity teams when deployed responsibly.
With the rise of AI-generated phishing, deepfake-driven scams, and autonomous malware, Waqar aims to bring attention to the evolving threat landscape where cyberattacks are becoming smarter and more evasive. During his session, he will discuss how cyber defenders can harness AI technologies such as behavioral analysis, machine learning algorithms, and real-time threat detection to stay ahead of adversaries using the very same tools.
Ahmed’s participation highlights the growing presence of Pakistani cybersecurity leadership on the global stage. Under his leadership, Securitanium has grown into a recognized name in information security, particularly for its work in email security, cyber resilience, and threat mitigation strategies. His GISEC session will not only present practical insights into AI-driven security solutions but also represent a significant milestone for the visibility of Pakistani tech companies in international forums.
The GISEC Global platform is known for convening global security experts and solution providers to tackle current and future digital threats. This year’s overarching theme is “Securing an AI-Powered Future,” a concept that aligns closely with Waqar Ahmed’s expertise and message. His talk promises to provide actionable takeaways for enterprise security teams, CISOs, data protection officers, and tech leaders looking to better defend their infrastructure in an era dominated by intelligent cyber threats.
Waqar Ahmed’s inclusion among the speakers reinforces GISEC’s role as a melting pot for cross-border collaboration and knowledge-sharing. With threats becoming increasingly global and borderless, the importance of such engagements is paramount.
Attendees of the session can expect a grounded discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping cyber defense strategies, what vulnerabilities it introduces, and how organizations can create a balanced, AI-augmented security posture that is both proactive and reactive. His contribution is especially timely as organizations worldwide grapple with the ethical and operational challenges of deploying AI securely.
As the cybersecurity world watches closely, Waqar Ahmed’s presence at GISEC 2025 serves as a proud moment for Pakistan’s growing cybersecurity ecosystem and a call to action for embracing AI as both a shield and a sword in the evolving digital battleground.
Source: Securitanium
