𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗜𝗣𝗔

𝗟𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 – The National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Lahore, invited Dr. Haider Abbas, TI (DG National CERT), to conduct a workshop on Cyber Security and Data Governance as part of the 44th Mid-Career Management Course (MCMC). The MCMC is designed for career officers in BS-18 from the Federal and Provincial Governments and public sector organizations, serving as a prerequisite for promotion to BS-19.

Dr. Haider Abbas engaged the participants with valuable insights on the evolving cyber threat landscape, the importance of robust cyber defense mechanisms, and the strategic role of IT applications in secure digital governance. The session highlighted key challenges faced by public institutions in cyberspace and explored actionable measures to enhance resilience against cyber risks.

Accompanying him was Dr. Ayesha Altaf, a distinguished trainer under the National CERT’s Distinguished Trainers Program (DTP), who delivered a specialized session during the workshop. Her contribution enriched the discussions by providing practical perspectives on IT applications and capacity-building in cyber security.

National CERT remains committed to fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and skill enhancement among public sector officers, ensuring that cybersecurity practices are integrated into governance structures at every level.