𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝟮-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 (𝗦𝗧𝗜)

𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱, 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 – The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) of Pakistan successfully concluded the first day of its intensive 2-day Comprehensive Cybersecurity Training at the Secretariat Training Institute (STI), Establishment Division. Aligned with the National CERT’s Training Guidelines, the initiative aims to equip early career civil servants with the essential knowledge and skills required to navigate the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and digital governance. The training reflects National CERT’s ongoing commitment to strengthening cybersecurity awareness and building a resilient government workforce in the digital era.
Day 1 featured two insightful sessions led by distinguished experts in the field. The first session, conducted by Syed Imran Haider, Assistant Director Trainings, focused on “Responsible AI Adoption and Robust Cybersecurity Practices.” Participants explored the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, gaining practical insights on adopting AI technologies responsibly while safeguarding sensitive information and mitigating potential risks in public sector operations.
The second session was delivered by Dr. Mehreen Afzal, Director GRC, on the topic “From Policy to Practice: Integrating Cyber Governance into Government Functions.” The session emphasized translating cybersecurity policies into actionable strategies, highlighting best practices for embedding robust governance frameworks within government functions. Participants engaged in discussions on policy implementation, risk management, and compliance, fostering a deeper understanding of the strategic role of cyber governance in public administration.
The first day concluded with enthusiastic participation and interactive dialogue, laying a strong foundation for the second day of the training. National CERT remains committed to fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and governance among civil servants, preparing them to address evolving digital threats while promoting responsible adoption of technology in government functions. Day 2 of the training promises further in-depth discussions and practical exercises to strengthen participants’ cybersecurity capabilities.