National Foods organised a cybersecurity awareness session titled “From Clicks to Conflicts” under the theme “The Cyber Heist: Same Tactics. A New Target,” bringing together employees from its Corporate Office, manufacturing facilities and regional offices to discuss evolving cybersecurity risks and the importance of protecting organisational systems. The session focused on strengthening awareness of information security across different areas of the organisation, highlighting how cyber threats can affect business information, digital infrastructure and operational activities. It was led by Engr. Mehzad Sahar, Group Chief Information Security Officer at Engro Corp, who shared insights into key security challenges facing organisations as technology and cyber threats continue to evolve. Through the session, National Foods aimed to encourage informed decision-making and reinforce the role employees play in maintaining a secure working environment. The participation of colleagues from multiple offices and facilities also reflected the organisation’s effort to promote a shared understanding of cybersecurity responsibilities across its operations.
A key area explored during the session was information security in the era of artificial intelligence, with discussions focusing on the importance of protecting organisational information as AI becomes increasingly relevant to business activities. The theme, “The Cyber Heist: Same Tactics. A New Target,” highlighted the changing environment in which organisations must remain aware of cyber risks affecting their information and systems. As businesses adopt new technologies and digital tools, maintaining information security requires attention to how data is accessed, handled and protected. The session emphasised the importance of making informed decisions when interacting with digital systems and recognising that cybersecurity responsibilities extend beyond specialised technical teams. Employees across departments can contribute to protecting organisational information through awareness of security practices and responsible use of technology. By including AI-era information security in the discussion, the programme addressed the need for organisations to consider security alongside technological developments and ensure that employees understand their role in safeguarding digital resources.
Operational Technology Security was another major subject covered during the awareness session. The discussion brought attention to the importance of securing the systems and technologies involved in organisational and manufacturing operations. For businesses with manufacturing facilities, protecting operational environments is an important part of maintaining the security and reliability of wider organisational activities. The session also addressed Data Security, reinforcing the need to safeguard information that supports business processes and operations. These areas demonstrate that cybersecurity extends beyond traditional information technology systems and includes the protection of data and operational environments. Engr. Mehzad Sahar highlighted the importance of informed decisions and shared accountability in safeguarding organisational information, systems and operations. The discussion encouraged participants to recognise that security practices must be considered across different business functions, rather than treated as the responsibility of a single department. By addressing information security, operational technology and data protection together, the session provided employees with a broader perspective on the different areas that contribute to organisational cybersecurity.
The participation of colleagues from the Corporate Office, manufacturing facilities and regional offices reinforced the collective nature of National Foods’ cybersecurity awareness efforts. Bringing employees from different parts of the organisation into the same discussion provided an opportunity to strengthen a common understanding of the risks and responsibilities associated with protecting business information and systems. The session also underlined the importance of shared accountability, as cybersecurity depends on informed decisions and responsible practices throughout an organisation. Through “From Clicks to Conflicts”, National Foods highlighted the need to remain attentive to changing cyber threats while recognising the role of employees in protecting organisational operations. The programme’s focus on AI-era information security, Operational Technology Security and Data Security reflected the range of areas that organisations need to consider when developing and maintaining their cybersecurity awareness. The initiative reinforced National Foods’ collective commitment to safeguarding its information, systems and operations through greater awareness and participation across its offices and manufacturing facilities.
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