𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗸𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺

The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) of Pakistan actively participated in the “Training of Trainers on Digital Literacy & Cyber Safety” organized by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in collaboration with TikTok and the Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness (SFEA) at PTA Headquarters. The initiative, held under the Safe Online Future for Teens (SOFT) program, brought together educators and stakeholders to strengthen digital literacy and promote cyber safety for adolescents across Pakistan.

Representing National CERT, Mr. Syed Imran Haider, Assistant Director Trainings, delivered an insightful and forward-looking session on “Responsible AI Adoption and Robust Cybersecurity Practices.” His training emphasized secure digital behavior, risk-informed AI usage, and the importance of proactive cybersecurity frameworks in safeguarding young users within an increasingly complex digital ecosystem.

The event featured comprehensive sessions including baseline assessments of digital use and lived experiences, experiential learning through real-world cyber threat scenarios, and guided group discussions on emerging risks. Participants also explored social media usage trends among adolescents in Pakistan, core digital threats and safety terminology, and critical issues such as deepfakes, misinformation, and online radicalization. Discussions further highlighted the psychosocial, emotional, and physical impacts of cyber harm on children, reinforcing the need for a child-centered approach to digital safety.

National CERT remains committed to strengthening national cyber resilience through capacity building, awareness initiatives, and collaborative engagements aimed at fostering a secure and responsible digital environment for Pakistan’s youth.