In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is a critical concern for organizations across various industries. To address this, a comprehensive cybersecurity awareness session was conducted at Bahria University Karachi last week conducted by Usman Ahmed.
The Punjab government has finalized the draft of the ‘Punjab Cyber Crime Control Act 2024,’ which proposes stringent penalties ranging from 3 months to 14 years imprisonment for various cybercrimes.
Cybersecurity solutions provider CTM360, has announced its membership to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT) as a Commercial Member.
Learning Resource Centre, in collaboration with industry leader Ubaid Ali Jafri, and support from one of the leading cybersecurity companies in Pakistan, Commtel, is bringing a hands-on training program, “Combating Digital Threats with Information Security”.
In a significant move to enhance the country’s cybersecurity infrastructure, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT&T) has announced the formation of the National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Council.
Beaconhouse National University (BNU) is set to spearhead the implementation of the APAC Cybersecurity Fund in Pakistan, a significant initiative backed by Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google. This project, launched in partnership with the Asia Foundation, Global Cyber Alliance, and the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics, aims to empower 300,000 SMBs and communities across the nation with essential cybersecurity knowledge and skills.
Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (PKCERT) has recently participated in a comprehensive training program conducted by the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) in collaboration with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a high-priority cyber security advisory warning telecom operators and network administrators of critical vulnerabilities in Cisco’s IOS and IOS XE operating systems, as well as its Access Point software.
In a first, Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s premier Islamic bank, has become the first bank in the country to host a Mastercard-led cyber security workshop. This significant advancement in cyber security preparedness for Pakistan’s banking sector marks the launch of Mastercard’s new cyber security service in Pakistan.
Hysab Kytab has announced that it has successfully obtained the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) 4.0 certification.
