CITADEL ’26 brought together cybersecurity leaders, technology professionals and industry experts in Karachi for discussions focused on securing AI powered enterprises and addressing the changing requirements of modern security operations. Hosted by Titanium, RedSecLabs and RapidCompute, the event took place on September 10 at Marriott Hotel Karachi under the theme “Securing the AI Powered Enterprise: The New CISO Playbook for 2026.” The gathering focused on security leadership discussions, emerging challenges and the introduction of cybersecurity solutions designed to support organizations in managing evolving digital risks.
The event featured discussions around the changing role of cybersecurity leaders as artificial intelligence continues to influence enterprise security environments. Rafay Baloch, CEO of RedSecLabs, opened the session by discussing the growing importance of automation, AI and continuous exposure testing in strengthening security practices. Ubaid Jafri, Head of Cyber Defense & Offensive Security at Habib Bank Limited, highlighted the role of offensive security and AI in helping organizations move beyond traditional response methods and improve their ability to identify potential risks earlier. Mehzad Sahar, Group CISO at Engro, shared perspectives on managing security responsibilities in an environment where AI is influencing threat models and operational priorities.
The event also featured the introduction of several cybersecurity platforms and solutions. Ammad Ali, Deputy CTO at RapidCompute, presented CodeRadar, an automated vulnerability scanning solution designed around a customer controlled cloud environment. The platform uses single use machines within the customer’s own cloud account during scanning activities and does not retain information after completion. Imtiaz Khan, CTO at RapidCompute, introduced SNTRII, a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) offering aimed at providing organizations with improved security visibility and access to enterprise level capabilities. Additional capabilities for the platform are planned as part of its continued development. Hashim Mufti and the RedSecLabs team also presented Guardian Gaze, a platform focused on continuously assessing external cyber risk across areas including brand, domain, application, network, cloud and compliance.
Alongside these product demonstrations, Farhan, SVP Sales at Rapid and Titanium, provided an overview of Titanium’s security portfolio and its approach toward building layered security capabilities since 2017. The organizers stated that CITADEL is intended to become a recurring platform for security leaders and professionals to exchange insights, discuss industry developments and explore solutions addressing cybersecurity challenges. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration among technology providers, security teams and industry stakeholders as organizations continue adapting their security strategies for AI influenced environments.
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