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

𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱, 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 – The National CERT successfully conducted the seventh session of the “CyberSecureGov: Cyber Guidelines Initiative,” continuing its vital role in enhancing cybersecurity across government entities. This initiative remains essential for empowering public sector organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to tackle ever-evolving cyber threats.

This session brought together key incumbents from the Senate of Pakistan and the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. The discussions centered around specialized cybersecurity strategies, customized frameworks, and best practices designed to protect sensitive government digital infrastructure from emerging cyber risks.

Dr. Mehreen Afzal, Director GRC, led a compelling session on institutional risk awareness and the importance of cross-organizational security alignment. Drawing on the National CERT’s “Cybersecurity Implementation Guidelines,” she outlined actionable protocols for identifying systemic vulnerabilities and enhancing interdepartmental security cohesion. Mr. Khurram Javed, Director Capacity Building, facilitated an interactive session on institutional preparedness and strategic cybersecurity planning. His engaging approach motivated participants to embrace innovative strategies to bolster cyber resilience within their respective institutions.

The session further reinforced CyberSecureGov’s position as a key platform for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and capacity building in cybersecurity across government entities. With robust participation and impactful discussions, the initiative continues to strengthen Pakistan’s national cyber defense.

The National CERT remains committed to advancing the country’s cybersecurity resilience, with additional sessions planned to extend the program’s reach and improve digital security across the public sector.