𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲, 𝗜𝗜𝗨𝗜

𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱, 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 – National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) of Pakistan conducted an awareness session at the Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI). The session was led by Mr. Khwaja Mansoor, Information Security Auditor, National CERT and brought together postdoctoral fellows and research scholars.

The session highlighted critical aspects of digital safety, including best practices for safeguarding personal and institutional data, identifying and mitigating cyber threats such as phishing attacks, and understanding the ethical and responsible use of social media platforms. Participants also gained insights into the legal and policy frameworks governing cyber activities in Pakistan, reinforcing the importance of compliance and accountability in the digital domain.

Through real-life case studies and practical examples, Mr. Khwaja Mansoor emphasized the growing relevance of cybersecurity across academic and professional settings. He encouraged the adoption of proactive strategies to enhance digital resilience and mitigate risks. The highly engaging Q&A session further allowed attendees to raise pertinent concerns and seek expert guidance.

National CERT appreciates the Islamic Research Institute, IIUI, for hosting this timely and informative session and remains committed to fostering a secure and responsible digital environment through continued awareness, capacity building, and collaboration with academic and professional institutions across Pakistan.