Inaugural Address at Cyberstorm Challenge (2023)
Presented the inaugural address at the official launch of the “CYBER STORM CHALLENGE” by AUCSC, serving as a qualifier for the “Pakistan Cyber Security Challenge (PCC) 2023” team selection..
Significance of Cybersecurity - A Lecture on Cyber Security Necessity (2023)
Conducted a compelling session for BS Data Sciences, delving into the essentials of cybersecurity, emphasizing its importance and the necessity for robust defenses. Explored practical benefits, navigated potential pitfalls, and strategized on fortifying online presence. Together, charted a course on cyber resilience, empowering students as guardians of the digital frontier..
Empowering Cybersecurity Students - Innovative Industrial Project Ideas for Tomorrow’s Guardians of Digital Security (2023)
Organized a seminar for Final Year Project students at Riphah International University, focusing on cybersecurity. Provided insights into current industry trends and requirements, empowering students to select top-notch project ideas to effectively address industry gaps..
Empowering Cybersecurity Enthusiasts - Enhancing Phishing Attack Detection Strategies (2024)
Led an immersive hands-on workshop tailored for cybersecurity enthusiasts and faculty members, delivering invaluable insights into bolstering defenses against phishing attacks. Through dynamic demonstrations, participants learned to dissect email headers, scrutinize URLs and attachments, and deploy proactive measures to thwart potential threats, fortifying digital fortresses with cutting-edge strategies..
Pioneering Cyber Defense with Advanced Cyber Deception Strategies (2024)
Conducted a captivating seminar attended by cybersecurity professionals from academia and industry, unveiling the transformative power of cyber deception in early adversary detection and asset protection. Explored global adoption and diverse methodologies, shedding light on crucial insights. Outlined Pakistan’s potential to harness this innovative and highly effective cyber defensive approach, maximizing digital protection with minimal resources..
NACTA OSINT Training - Phase 1 (2023) Led a one-week OSINT training program for newly inducted analysts at the IB Academy in Islamabad, Pakistan, on behalf of NACTA
Trainer, Digital Pakistan Cybersecurity Hackathon - 2023 (2023) Contributed as a trainer in Ignite’s Cybersecurity Hackathon, providing hands-on training to participants. The event aimed to foster cyber resilience in Pakistan by addressing the shortage of cybersecurity professionals and promoting innovation and preparedness.
OSINT Hands-On Training Workshop for NACTA - Phase 2 (2023) I am currently part of the team conducting the ‘OSINT Hands-On Training Workshop for NACTA.’ My focus is on Social Media Search & Analytics. We explore Social Media Intelligence Collection, including hands-on exercises on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, Snapchat, TikTok, and more. It’s an engaging session aimed at enhancing OSINT skills in Social Media Intelligence.
Security and Privacy Challenges of Big Data, Solutions and Recommendations
Azhar Ghafoor, Saad Rasool, Muhammad Sheraz Mazhar, Bilal Qadeer, and Muhammad Ahmad Nawaz, First International Conference on Recent Advances on Computing AI and Data Science, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan (2023).
Analyzing Instant Messaging Applications for Digital Forensics and Criminal Investigations
Muhammad Ahmad Nawaz, Haider Sajjad, Yasir Hussain, Azhar Ghafoor, and Hameed Ali, First International Conference on Recent Advances on Computing AI and Data Science, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan (2023).