School of Mathematics and Computer Science at IBA Karachi, in collaboration with GoodCore Careers, organized an engaging guest speaker session on the topic “Threat Intelligence and AI in Cybersecurity.” The session was conducted for PhD students under the supervision of Dr. Faisal Iradat and featured Syed Asad Islam, Vice President of Engineering at GoodCore Software, as the keynote speaker. The event provided students with valuable insights into the evolving role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, emphasizing how technology-driven intelligence can enhance security posture and resilience against modern threats.
Throughout the discussion, Syed Asad Islam shared his professional experience in handling complex cybersecurity challenges and elaborated on various aspects of threat analysis and intelligence gathering. He explained the significance of understanding different types of threat intelligence, including strategic, tactical, and operational layers, and how organizations use them to assess and mitigate risks effectively. His talk also covered risk scoring mechanisms, which help quantify the severity of potential threats, allowing businesses to prioritize their cybersecurity efforts based on impact and likelihood. Students were encouraged to explore real-world applications of these methodologies in enterprise environments where data security and system integrity are critical.
The session also explored the increasing role of artificial intelligence in strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure. Syed Asad Islam demonstrated how AI-powered threat intelligence tools are enabling faster and more accurate threat detection through predictive analytics and pattern recognition. He explained that AI systems can process vast amounts of network data in real time, identify anomalies, and alert security teams before potential attacks materialize. The discussion shed light on how automation and machine learning are not only reducing manual effort but also improving incident response and situational awareness within organizations.
Students actively participated in the interactive session, raising questions about emerging cyber risks, the ethical use of AI in security, and potential career paths within the cybersecurity domain. The event reflected IBA Karachi’s commitment to bridging academic knowledge with industry expertise by providing students with exposure to contemporary technologies shaping the future of information security. Through this collaboration, both IBA and GoodCore Careers reinforced the importance of integrating advanced threat intelligence techniques and AI-driven innovation in academic and professional training programs to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in Pakistan.
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