𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝟯-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱

𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱, 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 – The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) of Pakistan conducted a three-day cybersecurity capacity-building programme for government officials at FAST-NUCES, Islamabad Campus, in collaboration with Ignite - National Technology Fund, as part of the 5th Digital Pakistan Cybersecurity Hackathon. The programme comprised two days of hands-on cybersecurity training followed by a one-day cyber drill, bringing together officials from federal ministries, divisions, and attached departments to strengthen institutional cybersecurity awareness and capacity.

Designed in accordance with the National CERT Training Guidelines, the programme focused on enhancing participants’ understanding of contemporary cybersecurity threats, institutional cyber resilience, secure digital practices, and effective approaches to safeguarding government information systems and digital assets. The training adopted a highly interactive and practical approach, encouraging active participation, knowledge exchange, and discussion around emerging cybersecurity challenges faced by public-sector organisations. The sessions provided participants with relevant insights and actionable knowledge to contribute towards a more secure and resilient digital government ecosystem.

The concluding ceremony was graced by Dr. Haider Abbas, TI, Director General, National CERT, who addressed the participants and highlighted the importance of continuous capacity building in strengthening Pakistan’s national cyber resilience. He also presented certificates of participation, acknowledging the participants’ commitment to enhancing their cybersecurity knowledge and capabilities.

National CERT reaffirms its commitment to strengthening cybersecurity capacity across Pakistan’s public sector through continuous training, knowledge sharing, and institutional capacity building, contributing towards a secure, resilient, and trusted digital ecosystem.