𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲” 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) of Pakistan conducted a cybersecurity capacity building training session on “The Fundamentals of Incident Response” for its officials at its headquarters. With a “Whole of Organization (WoO) Approach,” the training aimed to enhance the understanding and preparedness of personnel working across other domains of cybersecurity, including IT, Data Center operations, and related technical domains, enabling them to develop foundational knowledge of cybersecurity incident management.

The session was attended by National CERT incumbents representing various directorates, reflecting the organization’s commitment to strengthening cybersecurity awareness and operational readiness across all functional areas. By engaging staff from diverse domains, the initiative sought to promote a broader institutional understanding of incident response practices and the importance of coordinated and unified action during cybersecurity events.

The training was delivered by Dr. Muhammad Yousaf, Director CERT, who provided comprehensive insights into the core concepts and operational frameworks of incident response. Key topics included an introduction to the incident response lifecycle, internationally recognized incident response frameworks and standards, and incident response practices adopted by National CERT at the national level, highlighting the mechanisms and infrastructure for incident response coordination across the country and sharing practical experiences related to handling cybersecurity incidents at the national level.

Through such capacity building initiatives, National CERT continues to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of its workforce and reinforce its mission to safeguard Pakistan’s national cyberspace through knowledge sharing, preparedness, and continuous professional development.