OWASP Lahore

Chapter Leadership Overview

OWASP Lahore is led by passionate volunteers from Pakistan’s cybersecurity community who are committed to advancing application security education and awareness.

Leadership Structure

Chapter Leader:

• Abdullah Ramzan - [email protected]

Events & Community Manager:

• Syed Asad Raza

  • 📧 [email protected]

    [email protected]

  • 📱 +92 307 4236362
  • 💼 LinkedIn
  • 📝 Dev.to
  • ✍️ Medium
  • 🎤 Sessionize

Active Community Members:

• Faiz Ahmed Zaidi - Active OWASP community member

Get Involved

Interested in joining the leadership team or becoming a volunteer? Contact us at:

• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• 📱 Phone: +92 307 4236362
• 📱 Meetup Group

OWASP chapters are run entirely by volunteers. We welcome passionate security professionals and students to contribute!

🛡️ OWASP Lahore Meetup & OWASP 25th Anniversary Celebration 2026

Theme: Securing the Future: From Secure Development to AI-Driven Cyber Defense

📅 Date: 14 February 2026
⏰ Start Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Lahore
👥 Audience: 300+ Community Members
🏢 Venue Partner: Tkxel

🕚 Event Agenda

11:00 – 11:10 | Opening & Welcome (10 minutes)

Speaker:
Syed Asad Raza

• Organizer, OWASP Lahore Chapter
• Senior DevOps Engineer, Tkxel

Highlights:

• Welcome to OWASP Lahore community
• Introduction to OWASP mission & Lahore chapter
• Overview of the day and agenda

11:10 – 11:20 | 🎉 OWASP 25th Anniversary Moment (10 minutes)

• Celebrating 25 years of OWASP (2001–2026)
• Community impact & vision for the future
• Short cake-cutting & celebration moment 🎂

11:20 – 11:45 | Keynote Address (25 minutes)

Speaker:
Umair Javed
CEO, Tkxel

Topic:
“Building Secure, Scalable, and Future-Ready Technology Organizations”

🔐 Technical Talks

11:45 – 12:10 | Technical Talk 1 (25 minutes)

Speaker:
Hamza Adnan Khan
Team Lead & Senior Cyber Security Engineer, Tkxel

Topic:
“Embedding Security Across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)”

12:10 – 12:35 | Technical Talk 2 (25 minutes)

Speaker: TBD

Suggested Topic (Recommended):

• Cloud, API, or DevSecOps Security aligned with OWASP projects

🎙️ Panel Discussions

12:35 – 01:20 | Panel Talk 1 (45 minutes)

Topic:

“Maintaining the Security Lifecycle in Modern Projects & Industry”

Panelists:

• Emraan Cheema – CEO, Zomatify
• TBD – Industry Expert
• TBD – Security / DevOps Leader

01:20 – 02:05 | Panel Talk 2 (45 minutes)

Topic:

“Integrating AI into Cyber Security: Opportunities, Risks & Reality”

Panelists:

• TBD – AI Security Expert
• TBD – Industry Practitioner
• TBD – Research / Startup Representative

02:05 – 02:15 | Group Photo 📸

• All speakers, organizers & attendees

02:15 – 03:00 | Networking & Lunch 🍽️

• Community networking
• Speaker interactions
• Collaboration & partnership discussions

✅ Execution Notes (Recommended)

• Assign 1 moderator per panel
• Keep 5 minutes buffer between sessions
• Announce WhatsApp community link at closing
• Take consent before recording any session

All OWASP events are free, open, and vendor-neutral. Everyone is welcome!

Past Events & Resources

This section contains information about past OWASP Lahore chapter events, presentations, and resources.

Event History

Check our Meetup page for detailed information about past events, including:

• Event topics and speakers
• Presentation slides
• Event photos
• Community feedback

Resources

• OWASP Projects: Explore OWASP Projects for security tools and documentation
• OWASP Top 10: Learn about the OWASP Top 10 application security risks
• OWASP Testing Guide: Review the OWASP Testing Guide

Stay Updated

To stay informed about future events:

• Join our Meetup group
• Follow us on Facebook
• Check the main OWASP Lahore page for announcements

Want to see a specific topic covered? Let us know your suggestions!

Join the OWASP Lahore Community

Connect with security professionals, developers, and students in Lahore’s cybersecurity community.

Official Channels

Primary Platforms:

• 📅 Meetup - Event RSVPs and updates
• 💬 WhatsApp Group - Daily discussions and networking
• 📘 Facebook - Community updates and announcements

Code & Resources:

• 💻 GitHub - Chapter website and resources

Who Can Join?

• Students interested in cybersecurity
• Developers learning secure coding
• Security professionals sharing knowledge
• Researchers and academics
• Beginners are always welcome!

Community Guidelines

• Be respectful and professional
• Follow OWASP Code of Conduct
• Share knowledge and help others
• Keep discussions security-focused
• No spam or self-promotion

OWASP events are free, open, and vendor-neutral. Join us to learn, share, and grow together!

Learning Resources & Training

OWASP provides free, open, and practical security resources for everyone.

Essential OWASP Resources

Core Documentation:

• OWASP Top 10 - The ten most critical web application security risks
• OWASP Testing Guide - Comprehensive testing methodology
• OWASP Code Review Guide - Secure code review practices
• OWASP API Security Top 10 - API security risks and best practices

Learning Paths

For Developers:

• Secure coding practices
• Common vulnerabilities and how to fix them
• Security in SDLC

For Security Professionals:

• Application security testing
• Threat modeling
• Security architecture

For Students:

• Introduction to application security
• OWASP projects and tools
• Career guidance in cybersecurity

Local Learning Opportunities

• Monthly Meetups: Technical talks and workshops
• Hands-on Sessions: Practical security exercises
• Study Groups: Community-led learning sessions
• University Programs: Guest lectures and mentorship

OWASP Projects & Tools

Explore OWASP Projects for security tools, documentation, and research:

• ZAP (OWASP Zed Attack Proxy)
• Dependency-Check
• ModSecurity
• And many more!

Remember: OWASP focuses on education, not certification. Learning comes first!

Collaboration & Partnership Opportunities

OWASP Lahore welcomes collaboration with companies, universities, and tech communities.

How to Collaborate

For Companies:

• Host OWASP meetups at your office
• Sponsor security awareness sessions
• Provide venue for workshops
• Support community events

For Universities:

• Host student-focused security workshops
• Invite OWASP speakers for guest lectures
• Partner for security research projects
• Support student mentorship programs

For Tech Communities:

• Co-organize security events
• Share knowledge and resources
• Cross-community collaboration
• Joint initiatives

What We Offer

• Security Awareness Sessions: Educate your team about application security
• Workshops: Hands-on training on secure coding and OWASP tools
• Expert Talks: Industry professionals sharing real-world experiences
• Networking: Connect with Lahore’s security community

Our Partners

Company Partners:

• Tkxel - AI-powered software solutions and cloud engineering (tkxel.com)
• Platform Expert - Platform development and digital transformation consulting

Community Partners:

• GDG Cloud Lahore - Google Developer Group for cloud technologies
• Cloud Native Lahore - CNCF community for cloud-native technologies

Contact for Collaboration

Chapter Leaders:

• 📧 Abdullah Ramzan - [email protected]
• 📧 Syed Asad Raza - [email protected]

General Inquiries:

• 📅 Meetup Group
• 📘 Facebook

Important Notes

OWASP does not sell products or services. We focus on education and community building. All collaborations are vendor-neutral and community-driven.

Benefits of Partnership:

• Brand visibility at events
• Access to security talent
• Security awareness for your team
• Networking with industry leaders
• Community impact and CSR opportunities