𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗵𝗮 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱, 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 – The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) of Pakistan conducted an in-depth training session at the Aga Khan Foundation focusing on strengthening cybersecurity awareness and resilience within civil society organizations. The session aimed to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical tools to navigate the evolving digital landscape and safeguard their operational environments. The participants included civil society members from all across Pakistan, joining both physically and virtually.
Leading the session, Mr. Khurram Javed, Director Capacity Building, shed light on modern cyber security awareness frameworks, focusing on threat identification, secure digital hygiene, and best practices for organizational risk mitigation. He underscored the importance of cultivating a proactive security culture and equipping civil society actors with the knowledge required to counter evolving cyber threats. His segment also emphasized the value of continuous learning and cross-sector collaboration to strengthen national cyber readiness.
Ms. Zaheema Iqbal, Assistant Director Advisories & Communication, delivered a dedicated session on the misuse of Artificial Intelligence, including the rising prevalence of deepfake images, synthetic voices, and manipulated videos. She outlined practical methods for identifying AI-generated content and guided attendees on responsible reporting mechanisms for cybercrimes. Her discussion reinforced the urgency of public awareness in combating digital misinformation and highlighted National CERT’s ongoing commitment to supporting safe and trusted cyber spaces across Pakistan.
National CERT is committed to empowering all sectors of society with the knowledge, tools, and resources necessary to navigate the digital landscape securely, ensuring a safer and more resilient cyber environment for the nation.