How Hall of Fame Recognition Led Us to Cybersecurity Leadership
Apprise Cyber is a Pakistan-based cybersecurity company, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Karachi. We offer penetration testing, red teaming, digital forensics, compliance consulting and managed security services. Our leadership includes CEO Waqeeh Ul Hasan and Director Ali Hasan Ghori, and our record of responsible vulnerability disclosure is published on our own Hall of Fame […]
Interview with Muhammad Umair Naveed: IT Audit and Cybersecurity Specialist
In banking, a single weak control can become a serious risk. Information Systems auditors catch those gaps before attackers or regulators do. Muhammad Umair Naveed is one of them. He is currently Unit Head, Digital System Audit at Bank Alfalah Limited in Karachi, where he manages IT risk assessments, leads audits of critical systems, and […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Forteve: Building Safer Digital Habits
Apprise Cyber a recently delivered a hands-on Cyber Hygiene workshop for the team at Forteve, covering phishing awareness, threat response, password hygiene, and essential security practices for everyday work. Why Is Cybersecurity Awareness Training Important for Software Companies? Because people are the first and most effective line of defence. Forteve is a software house, and […]
Which University Is Best for Cybersecurity in Pakistan?
Over the last five years, cybersecurity has become increasingly important in Pakistan. Businesses, banks, government institutions, and other sectors rely heavily on digital systems. This dependence has led to high cybersecurity risks. A cybersecurity degree equips graduates with specialized skills. This qualification helps them protect networks, applications, and sensitive data. It prepares them for careers […]
ETHICAL HACKING & PENETRATION TESTING
(Session Recap) On 24th September 2026, the Department of Cybersecurity at DUET’s Faculty of Information & Computing Sciences, in collaboration with the IEEE Education Society DUET Student Branch, hosted a hands-on session titled “ETHICAL HACKING & PENETRATION TESTING ” Running from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the event brought together students eager to understand how […]
How Can TV Channels Achieve PKCERT Compliance in 2026?
PKCERT compliance for TV channels is one of the most talked-about topics in Pakistan’s broadcast industry right now, and for good reason. If you run a satellite TV channel, you’ve probably heard the term thrown around in meetings without a clear explanation of what it actually means or what you’re supposed to do about it. […]
124 Cybersecurity Acronyms List Every Professional Should Know
There are 124 cybersecurity acronyms covered in this list, spanning security roles, certifications, threats, network defenses, cloud tools, compliance laws, and incident-response metrics. This cyber security acronyms list groups each abbreviation by category, with its full form and a fact-based definition, so IT teams, students, and security professionals can find the correct meaning quickly. What […]
PISF 2026 Explained: Pakistan’s New Information Security Framework
The Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026 is the national baseline of information security controls for federal and provincial government bodies, autonomous entities, corporations, CERTs, and designated Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) in Pakistan. PISF 2026 was issued by the National Cyber Emergency Response Team (PKCERT), under the oversight of the National Telecommunication and Information Security Board […]
Android Penetration Testing Lab Setup with DIVA
AI-Powered Cyberattacks: The New Era of Intelligent Cyber Warfare This guide explains how to set up an Android penetration testing environment using MEmu Play Emulator, ADB, Frida, Objection, and the DIVA (Damn Insecure and Vulnerable App) application. The content below follows the original workflow without changing the process. Step 1 – Download and Install MEmu […]
Web Common Vulnerabilities | OWASP Security Guide 2026
Web vulnerabilities are security weaknesses in websites and web applications that attackers can exploit to steal data, gain unauthorized access, or disrupt services. Identifying and fixing these vulnerabilities through penetration testing and vulnerability assessments helps protect your business from cyber threats and ensures a secure online presence. Vulnerability Title: No rate limit on login OWASP: […]
