NED University of Engineering and Technology (NEDUET) is set to host an insightful session titled “Intelligence-Led Forensics: Solving Cyber Crimes Before They Happen,” aimed at promoting a deeper understanding of how advanced forensic intelligence can prevent cyber incidents before they occur. The session will be conducted by Syed Ubaid Ali Jafri, Head of Cyber Defense and Offensive Security at HBL, who brings over a decade of professional experience in cybersecurity operations, threat hunting, and strategic cyber defense. The event will take place on October 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Petroleum AV Hall, NEDUET, and promises to attract participants from academia, industry, and the cybersecurity community.
The Intelligence-Led Forensics session focuses on combining traditional forensic analysis with global threat intelligence to create proactive defense mechanisms. Participants will learn how data-driven forensic insights can help anticipate attacks, identify adversaries, and strengthen cyber defenses. As organizations across Pakistan increasingly adopt digital technologies, understanding how to integrate intelligence-led approaches into forensic investigations has become critical to mitigating potential threats and improving response capabilities. The discussion will also shed light on how intelligence-led methodologies are transforming cybersecurity operations by emphasizing early detection and strategic countermeasures.
Organized by CyberSENTS, the cybersecurity society of the Computer and Information Systems Engineering Department at NEDUET, the event forms part of TechFest 2025 — an annual platform dedicated to innovation and technology exchange. The initiative highlights NEDUET’s growing role in developing cybersecurity awareness and fostering collaboration between industry and academia. It also reflects the university’s commitment to providing practical exposure to students and professionals through direct engagement with experts who actively manage cybersecurity challenges in corporate environments.
Several prominent organizations are supporting this event, including Resecurity, HP, Pako Paints, Zenkoders, Risk Associates, Trend, NextGENi, and others, underlining the industry’s strong interest in promoting knowledge-sharing initiatives that contribute to Pakistan’s cyber resilience. Participants can register through the official registration link to attend the session and gain valuable insights from industry leaders.
By emphasizing intelligence-led strategies and forensic readiness, this session aims to inspire a new generation of cybersecurity professionals equipped to defend digital infrastructures with foresight and precision. NEDUET’s continued efforts in organizing such events demonstrate the growing importance of academic-industry partnerships in strengthening the nation’s cyber defense ecosystem.
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