Pakistani Startups Lead Cybersecurity Innovation At GISEC GLOBAL 2025

Dubai, UAE: Pakistan’s tech innovation continues to shine on the global stage as seven cutting-edge cybersecurity startups, supported by Ignite National Technology Fund, exhibited at GISEC Global 2025 in Dubai from May 6 to 8. The startups represented Pakistan’s growing capacity in advanced cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital resilience.
The Ignite Pavilion was hosting:

• Compliance Machine.ai – Pakistan’s first SaaS platform automating compliance, reducing costs by over 50%.
• ThingzEye Pvt Ltd – Delivering IoT firewalls and real-time threat detection for secure industrial operations.
• PKIChain – A blockchain-based solution ensuring secure SSL/TLS certificate issuance and validation.
• Whisper Frames – Using deep learning to embed ownership in digital assets, protecting content rights.
• Cys.AI – A browser extension powered by AI to detect and mitigate cyberbullying and online abuse.
• Securitanium – Phishstop.ai – AI-driven detection of sophisticated text-based phishing threats.
• SmartSphere Technologies – GuardianAI – Real-time protection for AI-powered systems, ensuring global compliance.

Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, commended the startups for representing Pakistan at the global cybersecurity frontier.

“These startups reflect our national vision to build a secure, innovative digital ecosystem. Through platforms like GISEC, we aim to connect Pakistan’s tech talent with global opportunities and drive cybersecurity excellence.”

CEO Ignite, Mr. Adeel Aijaz Shaikh, added:

“Our presence at GISEC demonstrates the immense potential of Pakistani startups in addressing global cybersecurity challenges. We are proud to support their growth and global exposure.”

Ignite continues to champion innovative technologies through startup support programs and global outreach, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to a Digitally Secure Future.