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5 resources including skills, hardware, and software, is a direct threat to Cyber Security. iv. Challenges of Coordinated Response to Threats and Attacks An effective response to risks, threats, and attacks requires a coordinated effort through a series of response teams (CERTs). The absence of such teams and lack of coordination between them is a major threat. This is majorly due to the weak Cyber Security posture and functions within the affiliate organizations. Empowering support organizations is vital to a successful Cyber Security ecosystem. 1.4 COURSE OF ACTION This Policy will serve as the foundation for the construction of a holistic digital ecosystem with supporting frameworks and components for the delivery of secure, reliable, and standardized digital services, applications, and digital infrastructure. This Policy will drive the fundamental demand in the local IT industry to ensure quality delivery of its products and services. This will provide an opportunity for local & international entrepreneurs and firms to offer core competencies, services, and solutions and offer an opportunity to local industry to become better positioned to compete and prosper on the international stage. The focus will also be on promoting online businesses enabling the smooth running of digital payments within and outside Pakistan. Moreover, to mitigate cyber threats, the country faces today and to improve the national Cyber Security outlook, it is imperative to undertake the strengthening of national Cyber Security capabilities through the development of essential and well-coordinated mechanisms, implementation of security standards and regulations under a policy and legislative framework. In this regard, the Government of Pakistan constituted Cyber Governance Policy Committee (CGPC). Noting the strategic importance of Cyber Security, the present Government has prioritized the formulation of the first National Cyber Security Policy – 2021. This initiative is in conformity with the national cyber vision. National Cyber Security Policy 2021

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National Cyber Security Policy 2021

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State

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

Document Language(s)

English

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