𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟱𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲

𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱, 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 - The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) of Pakistan hosted probationary officers of the 54th Common Training Programme, Civil Services Academy, Lahore as part of their Islamabad Study Tour. The visit provided an opportunity for the officers to gain insights into Pakistan’s evolving cybersecurity landscape and the institutional mechanisms in place to safeguard the country’s digital ecosystem.

During the visit, the probationary officers were briefed on National CERT’s mandate, organizational structure, core functions, and role in strengthening Pakistan’s national cybersecurity resilience. The session also highlighted National CERT’s initiatives in cyber threat preparedness, incident response, capacity building, cybersecurity awareness and coordination with relevant public and private sector stakeholders. The briefing further covered National CERT’s international collaborations and partnerships, as well as the various components of its broader Cybersecurity Capacity Building Programme, aimed at enhancing institutional capabilities, developing technical expertise and fostering a culture of cybersecurity across the country.

The visiting officers also toured the National Cyber Security Operations Center (NCSOC), where they were introduced to its capabilities for real-time cyber threat monitoring, detection, analysis and response. The visit provided a practical perspective on the role of technology, institutional coordination and timely intelligence in addressing emerging cyber threats.

National CERT remains committed to strengthening cybersecurity awareness and capacity across Pakistan’s public institutions and nurturing a digitally secure and resilient national ecosystem. Engagements with future civil servants are an important part of building a deeper understanding of cybersecurity as a critical component of national security and effective digital governance.