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2 1.2 REVIEW OF PAKISTAN’S CYBER SECURITY LANDSCAPE In order to ensure the online safety of the citizens of Pakistan and to ensure the security of the digital systems, various initiatives are already in place by different federal & provincial bodies and sectoral regulators under the enactments such as the Electronic Transaction Ordinance, 2002 (covering only electronic financial transactions and records), Investigation for Fair Trial Act (IFTA) – 2013, Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act - 1996 and Prevention of Electronic Crime Act (PECA) 2016 which cover some but not all aspects of information and Cyber Security. In addition, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issues guidelines on Cyber Security for the financial sector, and the PTA has notified the Telecom Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT). However, the inter-departmental coordination and holistic approach to address the Cyber Security challenges and their emerging trends requires a special focus on a national level. With regards to setups responsible for Cyber Security in the country, only the selective Cyber Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) are operational at the organizational level in the public, private, and defense sectors. However, there is a need to enhance existing legislative and institutional frameworks, and strengthen the principal, organization, mandated for national Cyber Security. The legal framework, structures, and processes related to Cyber Security need to be constantly monitored, assessed, and improved. To undertake academic research, National Center for Cyber Security was established in 2018. The HEC has also formulated new academic degrees that include BS, MS, and Ph.D. Cyber Security and MS Systems Security programs. However, the demand and supply gap for digital skills in general and Cyber Security, in particular, is ever-increasing, which underscores the importance of upskilling the existing resources. In the absence of an indigenous national ICT and Cyber Security industry, Pakistan relies heavily on imported hardware, software, and services. This reliance, inadequate national security standards, and weak accreditation National Cyber Security Policy 2021

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National Cyber Security Policy 2021

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Pakistan

Type of Document (for States): Strategy Documents: Other Strategy Documents

Topics

Critical Infrastructure
Cyber Crime
Cybersecurity Awareness
Data Protection
Economy and Finance
Human & Digital Rights
Incident and Emergency Response
International Cooperation
National Cyber Defense
Public-Private Partnership
Research and Development
Risk Mitigation and Management
Sustainable Development
Training and Education

United Nations Regional Group

Asia-Pacific States

Issuing Body

Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) of Pakistan

Summary

The objectives of the policy are:

To establish governance and institutional framework for a secure cyber ecosystem.
To enhance the security of national information systems and infrastructure.
To create a protection and information sharing mechanism at all tiers capable to monitor, detect, protect and respond against threats to national ICT/ CII infrastructures.
To protect National Critical Information Infrastructure by mandating national security standards and processes related to the design, acquisition, development, use, and operation of information systems.
To create an information assurance framework of audits and compliance for all entities in both public and private sectors.
To ensure the integrity of ICT products, systems, and services by establishing a mechanism of testing, screening, forensics, andaccreditation.
To protect the online privacy of the citizens by provisioning the required support and system to all the concerned institutions and organizations that are dealing with citizens’ data-related matters be more equipped and able to render their services, accordingly.
To develop public-private partnerships and collaborative mechanisms through technical and operational cooperation.
To create a country-wide culture of Cyber Security awareness through mass communication and education programs.
To train skilled Cyber Security professionals through capacity building, skill development, and training programs.
To encourage and support indigenization and development of Cyber Security solutions through R&D Programs involving both public andprivate sectors.
To provide a framework on national-global cooperation and collaborations on Cyber Security.
To Identify and process legislative and regulatory actions under the mandates of relevant stakeholders assigned in the policy.
Risks related to Cyber Security need to be managed continuously. Encourage adoption of a risk-based approach to Cyber Security through frameworks including those for regulation, assurance, threat management, and incident management.

Source Link 1: https://moitt.gov.pk/SiteImage/Misc/files/National%20Cyber%20Security%20Policy%202021%20Final.pdf

Year Published: 2021

Document's Date Information: July 2021

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English

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