Awan Distribution, in collaboration with Cohesity, successfully hosted a Cyber Resilience event at Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, bringing together industry professionals, technology leaders, and enterprise representatives to discuss critical aspects of data protection and cybersecurity. The event served as a platform to exchange insights on how organizations can strengthen their resilience against cyber risks while ensuring continuity of operations in an increasingly digital business environment. Participants included IT decision makers and security professionals from various sectors, reflecting growing interest in practical approaches to safeguarding enterprise data.
The session featured Muhammad Umar Hanif, Solution Architect at Cohesity, who shared detailed perspectives on modern enterprise data protection strategies. His discussion focused on the evolving nature of cyber threats and the importance of building resilient systems capable of withstanding disruptions such as ransomware attacks, data loss incidents, and system outages. Attendees were briefed on how organizations can align their data management practices with cybersecurity objectives, ensuring that backup, recovery, and governance mechanisms support overall security goals rather than operating in isolation. The session emphasized the need for visibility and control across data environments as enterprises continue to expand their digital footprints.
Speakers and participants discussed how cyber resilience extends beyond traditional security controls by combining data protection, threat awareness, and operational readiness. The conversation highlighted the importance of integrating security planning into core business processes, particularly for organizations managing large volumes of critical and sensitive data. Participants also explored how enterprises can improve response capabilities by adopting structured frameworks and technologies that enable faster recovery and reduced downtime during cyber incidents. The exchange of views reflected shared challenges faced by organizations as they adapt to more complex IT infrastructures and regulatory expectations.
Representatives from Awan Distribution highlighted the role of collaboration between technology providers, distributors, and customers in addressing cybersecurity challenges effectively. By partnering with Cohesity, Awan Distribution aimed to facilitate knowledge sharing and provide enterprises with access to relevant expertise and solutions tailored to local requirements. The event also underscored the value of in person engagement in fostering meaningful discussions around cybersecurity, allowing participants to ask questions, share experiences, and gain practical insights applicable to their own environments.
Awan Distribution expressed appreciation to the distinguished speaker, participating organizations, and its internal team for their contributions to the successful execution of the event. The Cyber Resilience session in Islamabad reflects ongoing efforts by industry stakeholders to raise awareness around data protection and cybersecurity, supporting enterprises in strengthening their defenses and maintaining trust in digital systems across Pakistan’s evolving technology landscape.
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