Syed Ubaid Ali Jafri

Cybersecurity Leader & Ethical Hacker; Head of Cyber Defense at Habib Bank Limited; Global Cybersecurity Speaker

Karachi, Pakistan
Live Event: $5,000 - $10,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info
Business Leadership, Cybersecurity, Data, Disruptive Thinking, Finance, FinTech, Motivational, Security & Defense, Technology, Thought Leadership
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Syed Ubaid Ali Jafri Biography

Syed Ubaid Ali Jafri is a cybersecurity leader with more than a decade of experience in offensive security, digital forensics, and enterprise risk management. Jafri combines roles as an ethical hacker, digital forensic investigator, and red teamer, focusing on information security within the commercial banking and risk management consultancy sectors. He holds an M.S. in Information Security and has maintained a career deeply rooted in these industries.

As the head of cyber defense and offensive security at Habib Bank Limited, Jafri draws on experience from KPMG, where he led a team specializing in cybersecurity and forensic technology. He previously served as senior manager of cyber security and forensic technology at KPMG, working with more than 100 clients across Pakistan, Oman, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Bahrain. His areas of expertise include cyber defense, offensive security, red teaming, cyber analytics, IoT security, digital forensics, threat intelligence, third-party risk assessment, and security operations center management.

Jafri has conducted cybersecurity intrusions and penetration red-team attacks for organizations in sectors such as utilities, power, banking, and finance. These initiatives have identified critical vulnerabilities, prevented unauthorized access, and contributed to the protection of sensitive information and systems. As a global cybersecurity speaker, adjunct professor, and advisor, Jafri addresses topics such as incident response, SIEM/SOAR integration, cyber resilience, and AI-driven threat landscapes. He has delivered courses at more than 10 universities in Pakistan, contributing to the information security community.

Jafri has spoken at global events including GISEC, GITEX, GRIMMCON 0x8, TEISS TALK, SCCS, and Rail Live, where he presents cybersecurity concepts using real-life examples, demonstrations, and simulations. He has led technical workshops such as "Cyberwar in Light of Geopolitical Conflict," sharing practical insights and case studies to enhance understanding of the evolving cyber threat landscape. Through his speaking engagements, Jafri provides organizations and individuals with knowledge to navigate the digital era and address cybersecurity challenges.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Syed Ubaid Ali Jafri Speaking Topics

  • Reducing Threat Landscape by Demonizing Adversaries

    TOP 10 Threats predicted in 2023 may reduce the threat landscape and allow adversaries to map the risk profile. The session helps an organization minimize the threat landscape from overall risk exposure. Workshop participants can ask questions and engage with the host in GRIMM Discord here: https://discord.com/invite/NumJU4zv8Y

  • TeissTalk: How much will your next breach cost?

    • Which data do you need to estimate financial loss from a breach?
    • Which risks should CISOs prioritize in a cyber security assessment?

      • Demonstrating the impact of your cyber security spend on mitigating cyber risk This episode is hosted by Thom Langford.

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Syed Ubaid Ali Jafri is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Reducing Threat Landscape by Demonizing Adversaries, TeissTalk: How much will your next breach cost?, GISEC Keynote: 2023 -Deception on Data Leakage Technology ?, SCCS Cybersecurity Keynote: Combating against threat actor and attack vector in ICT/OT Network and GITEX Keynote 2022: Cyber attacks & risk of bank Failures. RISING RISK OF CYBER ATTACKS. The estimated speaking fee range to book Syed Ubaid Ali Jafri for your event is available upon request. Syed Ubaid Ali Jafri generally travels from Karachi, Pakistan and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Adam Levin, Tara Anderson, Prashanth Challa, Russell Walker and Monica Verma. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Syed Ubaid Ali Jafri for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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