𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝘅𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 "𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗚𝗼𝘃: 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲"

𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱, 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 – The National CERT successfully conducted the sixth session of the “CyberSecureGov: Cyber Guidelines Initiative,” reaffirming its commitment to strengthening cybersecurity within government organizations. This initiative remains instrumental in equipping public sector organizations with the necessary knowledge and tools to counter evolving cyber threats.

This session gathered key incumbents from the Ministry of Energy, Government of Pakistan (Petroleum Division), Ministry of Energy, Government of Pakistan (Power Division), Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan, and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. The discussions focused on critical cybersecurity strategies, tailored frameworks, and best practices to safeguard government digital assets from emerging risks.

Dr. Mehreen Afzal, Director of GRC, led an insightful session on proactive risk management and interdepartmental collaboration. She shared key insights from the National CERT’s “Cybersecurity Implementation Guidelines”, providing attendees with structured methodologies to identify vulnerabilities and implement preventive security measures.

Mr. Khurram Javed, Director of Capacity Building, conducted an engaging session on institutional preparedness and strategic cybersecurity planning. His interactive approach encouraged participants to adopt forward-thinking strategies to enhance cyber resilience within their respective ministries.

The sixth session further solidified CyberSecureGov as a pivotal platform for fostering dialogue, sharing expertise, and strengthening cybersecurity capabilities across government institutions. With active engagement and impactful strategies discussed, the initiative continues to play a crucial role in fortifying Pakistan’s cyber defense. The National CERT remains dedicated to advancing the nation’s cybersecurity resilience, with further sessions planned to broaden the program’s reach and enhance digital security across all sectors.