Islamabad, Dec 6: The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) and the National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster collaboration in cybersecurity and safeguard Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. The agreement aims to enhance resilience against evolving cyber threats while ensuring a secure digital ecosystem.
- Key Highlights:
- The MoU focuses on coordinated efforts to address cyber risks, particularly in critical sectors.
- PTA Chairman emphasized the importance of securing communication networks and IT infrastructure through collaboration.
- Dr. Haider Abbas, Director-General NCERT, highlighted the need for a unified response to growing cyber challenges.
- Recent Cybersecurity Concerns:
The announcement follows a recent cyber attack on Dewan Farooque Motors, which resulted in corrupted data and crashed servers, forcing the postponement of a board meeting. DFML stated:
“Owing to malware and cyber-attack, our IT servers have been crashed and data have been corrupted badly. The board meeting has been postponed till the time of its restoration.”
This collaboration between PTA and NCERT underscores Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing digital security and mitigating cyber risks.
