ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially launched its Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2028 to ensure the security and resilience of rapidly evolving telecom sector.
Aligned with the National Cyber Security Policy – 2021, this ambitious five-year plan is designed to fortify digital security in the country’s telecom landscape.
The National Telecom Cyber Security Strategy is an initiative to ensure the security and resilience of the telecom sector. It addresses the challenges posed by the increasing interconnectivity of telecom networks, the cyber threats they face, and the need to protect their data and customer information. The strategy focuses on areas, such as risk management and governance; cyber defense and incident response; research and development; and public-private partnerships.
It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to cyber security across the telecom sector and lays out a framework for collaborative efforts to protect critical telecom infrastructure and services.
The strategy also identifies key challenges and opportunities for the sector and provides a roadmap for action to ensure the security of the telecom sector.
