Pakistan Computer Emergency Response Team (PKCERT) is a national initiative aimed at strengthening cyber security in Pakistan. PKCERT was established to counter the growing cyber threats and hacking attempts targeting various public sector entities.
| Abbreviation | PKCERT |
|---|---|
| Formation | March 11, 2024 |
| Type | Government agency |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Cybersecurity |
| Location |
|
Region served | Pakistan |
Director General | Dr. Haider Abbas |
Parent organisation | Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) |
| Website | PKCERT Website |
History
editThe Government of Pakistan on 11 March 2024 announced the formation of the country's first National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT).[1] The development was aimed at keeping Pakistan's cyberspace safe from emerging threats and hacking attempts targeting public sector institutions.[2][3]
The Federal Cabinet of Pakistan approved the Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) Rule 2023 on 17 July 2023.[4] The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication officially notified the CERT Rules on 13 October 2023.[5]
Role and responsibilities
editThe primary objective of these CERT teams at both the national and sectoral levels is to enhance Pakistan's overall cyber security posture and resilience.[2][3] CERTs are responsible for protecting against, detecting and responding to cyber security incidents, and will enhance the country's capacity to manage cyber security incidents.[6] The recently established CERT team is assigned to create a national framework that will manage responses to threats, assaults on vital infrastructure, information systems, data, or extensive breaches of information systems throughout Pakistan.[1]
Founding Director General / Head of Pakistan's CERT
editDr. Haider Abbas, an eminent professor from the National University of Sciences and Technology, has been designated as the founding Director General of Pakistan's National Cyber Emergency Response Team.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b Desk, Web (12 October 2023). "Pakistan's first national 'Computer Emergency Response Team' established". Hum NEWS.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "IT ministry to form CERT to counter cyber attacks". Daily Times. 7 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ a b "IT ministry to form CERT to counter cyber attacks". 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Cabinet approves Computer Emergency Response Teams Rule 2023: Amin". The Nation. 17 July 2023.
- ^ Amin, Tahir (13 October 2023). "CERT Rules, 2023 notified to bolster cyber security defences". Brecorder.
- ^ "Fortifying cybersecurity: Pakistan's CERT Rules 2023 and their implications". www.ibanet.org.
- ^ https://nust.edu.pk/news/prof-dr-haider-abbas-to-lead-pakistans-national-cybersecurity/
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