Resecurity, a cybersecurity firm headquartered in California and known for its intelligence driven protection of global enterprises, has appointed Ammar Jaffri as senior advisor for its operations in Pakistan. The announcement reflects the company’s increased interest in South Asia and its intention to support ongoing digital transformation efforts in the region. Gene Yoo, chief executive officer of Resecurity, said the company is pleased to welcome Jaffri, acknowledging his long standing reputation as one of Pakistan’s most respected figures in cybersecurity and digital innovation. Yoo added that Jaffri’s career in national security, IT governance and cybercrime prevention will be valuable in strengthening Resecurity’s regional initiatives and partnerships.
Ammar Jaffri brings more than forty years of experience in cybersecurity, technology governance and public sector digital programs. His professional journey has played a central role in shaping Pakistan’s digital security environment. He is serving as director general of the Pakistan Information Technology Centre and is the founder and chief executive officer of the Pakistan Information Security Association. Along with these responsibilities, he is chairman of ISACA Islamabad, chairman of the National Cyber Security Task Force and president of several national digital programs including E Pakistan 2025 and Pakistan Digital Vision 2030. Jaffri’s public service career between 1984 and 2001 included key roles where he contributed to foundational national projects such as the National Response Centre for Cyber Crimes, the Integrated Border Management System and Pakistan’s first Digital Forensic Laboratory. He also held positions that enabled the establishment of border control systems and frameworks for cybercrime handling. Over the years, he has actively promoted secure digital infrastructure, improved cyber resilience across organizations and increased public awareness about cybersecurity.
Speaking about his appointment, Jaffri said he is pleased to join the advisory board and support Resecurity’s mission of enhancing digital safety through intelligence focused cybersecurity solutions. He stated that Pakistan is at an important stage of its digital development and collaboration with global cybersecurity leaders will be essential for strengthening national cyber capabilities. He added that such partnerships can contribute to Pakistan’s broader digital objectives and help advance the maturity of its cybersecurity ecosystem.
Resecurity has emphasized that bringing Jaffri on board reinforces its long term commitment to Pakistan and South Asia. The company aims to work closely with regional experts to support cyber capacity building and expand cooperation between public and private sectors. Yoo said Jaffri’s expertise aligns with Resecurity’s strategic focus on secure digital transformation and noted that his guidance will assist in navigating evolving cyber risks while helping develop partnerships that protect sensitive industries in Pakistan. Resecurity provides a unified cybersecurity platform that includes endpoint protection, risk management and intelligence driven threat detection. Since its founding in 2016, the company has gained recognition for its work in early warning detection of breaches and advanced cyber defence. It has been named among the fastest growing private cybersecurity firms in Los Angeles by Inc Magazine and is associated with multiple international cybersecurity alliances, including the Cybercrime Atlas program of the World Economic Forum and InfraGard National Members Alliance.
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