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Pakistan has risen to the Tier-1 (Role-modelling) rating and is now among top 40 countries in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024 issued by International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Previously, the country ranked 79 in the index.

“This advancement reflects Pakistan’s dedication to strengthening cybersecurity nationwide, particularly in the IT and telecom sectors,” the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said in a press release.

Pakistan’s inclusion in top tiers of Global Cybersecurity Index good news for IT industry: minister

The statement further said that the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), PTA and the other stakeholders have been key drivers in this success.

Major initiatives to enhance cybersecurity include, Cyber Security Policy, CERT Rules, Critical Telecom Data and Infrastructure Security Regulations (CTDISR), Cybersecurity Strategy, and regular cybersecurity audits across the telecom sector, the PTA said.

The press release further said that the establishment of the National Telecom Security Operation Centre (SOC) and National Telecom CERT have further enhanced Pakistan’s security posture through information sharing, incident handling and rapid response coordination.

These efforts, combined with local telecom operators’ adherence to international cybersecurity standards, have strengthened Pakistan’s defense against cyber threats, it added.

“The MoITT and PTA remain committed to ensuring a secure and resilient cyberspace for Pakistan.”

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Fatima Sep 14, 2024 03:31pm
Once Chinese firewall fully implemented will be number 1
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Kaashif Sep 14, 2024 11:28pm
Yes, this is for IT Cybersecurity, but we are still far far behind in OT cybersecurity (infrastructure cybersecurity) and that's where it really matters...
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