Bug Bounty to AI — Pakistan’s Cyber Security Industry in 2025 | 101 | AQSEC

Pakistan’s cybersecurity landscape is transforming from individual bug bounty hunters to advanced AI-powered cyber defense teams. This episode provides a practical breakdown of how the industry is evolving the skills that matter, the career paths that are growing, and the technology shaping future security operations.

Key Focus Areas
• Growth of ethical hacking and bug bounty programs
• Transition from manual exploitation to automation and adversary simulation
• AI in cyber defense: detection engineering, SOC automation, and threat intelligence
• Industry-recognized cybersecurity roles in Pakistan (2025 and beyond)
• Talent demand, salary trends, certifications, and learning roadmaps
• Cybersecurity product development and Pakistan’s startup potential

Who Should Watch
• Cybersecurity students and beginners exploring offensive security
• Bug bounty hunters aiming to shift to professional pentesting and red teaming
• SOC analysts and blue teamers upgrading toward AI-driven monitoring
• Tech and business leaders assessing cyber risks and workforce planning

Why This Matters
• Pakistan ranks among the most active bug bounty communities globally
• Rapid adoption of cloud, digital payments, and SaaS increases attack surface
• Organizations need skilled and certified professionals for continuous defense
• AI-Enabled Security is a core requirement in 2025 cybersecurity operations

Presented by: AQSEC — Cyber Security Consulting and Training Insituite
Instructor / Host: Muhammad Husnain Sarwar | Security Researcher & Mentor

Featuring Guest:
Muhammad Khizer Javed
Breaking Apps to Build Better Security | BlackHat Speaker | Lead Pentester
Expert in advanced exploitation, adversary simulation, and high-impact security testing.

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