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 | October 12, 2023 |
| Type | Governmental organization |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Cybersecurity |
| Location |
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Region served | Pakistan |
Parent organization | Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) |
| Website | PKCERT Website |
History edit
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) on 12 October 2023 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 ever-emerging threats and hacking. Attempt to target 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 edit
The 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]
References edit
- ^ a b Desk, Web (October 12, 2023). "Pakistan's first national 'Computer Emergency Response Team' established". Hum NEWS.
- ^ a b "IT ministry to form CERT to counter cyber attacks". Daily Times. 2021-11-07. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ a b "IT ministry to form CERT to counter cyber attacks". November 2, 2021.
- ^ "Cabinet approves Computer Emergency Response Teams Rule 2023: Amin". The Nation. July 17, 2023.
- ^ Amin, Tahir (October 13, 2023). "CERT Rules, 2023 notified to bolster cyber security defences". Brecorder.
- ^ "Fortifying cybersecurity: Pakistan's CERT Rules 2023 and their implications". www.ibanet.org.
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