IoBM has become an Academic Strategic Partner for the 15th Information Security Conference 2023 (INFOSEC). A memorandum of understanding was signed with Total Communications on July 05, 2023. The signatories were Dr. Imran Batada, CTO and Director, Center of Information and Technology, IoBM and Mr. Faisal Rahim, CEO of Total Communications. As an Academic Strategic Partner, IoBM will play a significant role in supporting and contributing to the conference's objectives. This collaboration aims to foster research, innovation, and academic engagement in the field of information security. It will provide a platform for experts and professionals to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and address the emerging challenges in the rapidly evolving landscape of information security. This will benefit professionals and students alike.
The collaboration between IoBM and INFOSEC 2023 as an Academic Strategic Partner aligns with SDG 4: Quality Education by fostering academic engagement, research, and skill development in information security. It also advances SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure by promoting innovation and developing cutting-edge solutions to address cybersecurity challenges. Furthermore, this partnership supports SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through strong collaboration between academia and industry, facilitating knowledge exchange and creating opportunities for professional growth in the field of information security. This commitment to advancing knowledge and building robust industry-academic ties directly contributes to IoBM’s strategic goals in fostering innovation and supporting sustainable development.
This collaboration between IoBM and Total Communications signifies a shared vision to advance information security practices and procedures, develop a skilled workforce to address emerging threats and capitalize on national and international opportunities in the field of information security. Present on this occasion representing IoBM were Dr. Tariq Soomro, Acting Rector; Dr. Shujaat Mubarik, Dean CBM; Brig Dr. Muhammad Abbas, Associate Dean, CCSIS; Dr. Nadia Ayub, Associate Dean CESD; Mr. Umer Hafeez, HoD Network and Computer Support and Mr. Asim Farooq, Manager and Head of Development. Representing Total Communications were Mr. Talha Rahim, Strategic Manager, and Mr. Kashif Hassan, Project Manager.