CSO Pakistan is proud to be the Technology Media Partner for Cyber Safe Pakistan 2026, an industry focused cybersecurity event scheduled to take place on April 30, 2026 at NIC Karachi from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Organized by Threat Fence, the event will bring together cybersecurity leaders, technology professionals, policymakers, and enterprise decision makers to address evolving cyber risks and strengthen collaboration across Pakistan’s digital ecosystem.
The Cyber Safe Pakistan 2026 panel discussions will feature senior industry participation from CIOs, CISOs, risk executives, and cybersecurity practitioners representing banking, government, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors. The agenda will include two key sessions titled AI vs Cyber Threats: Opportunity or Risk and Rising Cyber Threats, AI in Security, Compliance and Risk. These discussions will be moderated by experienced industry professionals and will focus on real world challenges emerging from rapid AI adoption and increasing digital complexity. Key contributors will include representatives from JS Bank, Al Baraka Bank, Pakistan Cables, Indus Hospital and Health Network, NIFT, and Karachi Port Trust, reflecting broad cross sector engagement.
The event will be supported by ecosystem partners including Meraal Cyber Security, Fortis Aegis Group, and Ideal Proposition from KSA, alongside digital media support from CSO Pakistan. The audience is expected to include more than 100 professionals comprising cybersecurity specialists, IT leaders, regulatory stakeholders, and emerging talent. The discussions will emphasize knowledge exchange and practical approaches to strengthening organizational resilience against evolving threats, particularly in areas related to compliance frameworks, security operations, and risk governance.
According to Naveed Sarwar, Chief Operating Officer at Threat Fence, the aim of Cyber Safe Pakistan 2026 is to strengthen national cybersecurity awareness while encouraging collaboration across industries that are undergoing rapid digital transformation. He highlighted that the increasing integration of AI technologies has created both opportunity and risk, making it essential for stakeholders from financial services, government, and enterprise sectors to align on shared challenges and mitigation strategies. The initiative will focus on structured dialogue through curated panel sessions that enable CIOs, CISOs, and policymakers to share insights and develop actionable approaches to cyber resilience.
The local ICT industry continues to show steady growth in digital adoption across multiple sectors, although the evolving threat landscape highlights the need for stronger cybersecurity maturity and continuous capacity building. Industry participation from organizations such as JS Bank, Al Baraka Bank, Pakistan Cables, NIFT, Karachi Port Trust, and The Indus Hospital and Health Network reflects increasing awareness around coordinated security practices. Support from partners including Meraal Cyber Security, Fortis Aegis Group, and Ideal Proposition will further contribute to building a collaborative environment for addressing cybersecurity challenges in Pakistan.
Commenting on the partnership, Threat Fence emphasized the role of CSO Pakistan in extending the reach of Cyber Safe Pakistan 2026 and coming onboard as technology media partner for the event. The collaboration will support ongoing engagement beyond the event by enabling knowledge sharing and continuous dialogue around cybersecurity practices and digital risk management.
More information about the event and related updates is available at www.threatfence.net and through official social media channels of Meraal Cyber Security and Threat Fence
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