𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗬𝗧𝗘 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗣𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗜, 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱, 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 – National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT), in partnership with Yottabyte and the APNIC Foundation, successfully conducted the Cyber Bootcamp Spring 2025 at the Information Technology & Skills Institute (ITSI), Sultana Foundation, from April 24–27. This collaboration aimed to deliver a hands-on, skill-intensive training experience to cybersecurity professionals, students, and practitioners, enhancing national capacity in cyber defense and digital resilience.

The bootcamp covered a comprehensive array of topics critical to today's digital defense landscape, including Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), the Attack Lifecycle, Exploitation Techniques, Threat Hunting, Ethical Hacking, and Real-World Attack Simulations. Participants engaged in interactive labs and advanced defensibility strategies, gaining exposure to real-world scenarios designed to test and strengthen their cyber resilience. The program emphasized practical learning and skill-building, aligning with national cybersecurity goals and global best practices.

A notable highlight of the event was an address by Mr. Syed Imran Haider, Assistant Director Trainings at National CERT, who formally introduced the National CERT to the audience. He outlined its role, mandate, and future initiatives aimed at bolstering Pakistan’s cyber defense infrastructure. The event marked a significant step forward in building a secure digital future, fostering public-private collaboration, and empowering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.