{"id":113695,"date":"2024-09-14T17:51:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T12:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=113695"},"modified":"2024-09-14T17:51:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T12:51:29","slug":"pakistan-ranks-among-top-countries-in-global-cybersecurity-index-2024-marking-significant-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/latest-technology-news\/pakistan-ranks-among-top-countries-in-global-cybersecurity-index-2024-marking-significant-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Ranks Among Top Countries in Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, Marking Significant Progress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad, September 14, 2024 \u2013 Pakistan has risen to the Tier-1 (Role-modelling) rating and is now among top 40 countries in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024 issued by International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a notable improvement from its previous 79th position. This advancement reflects Pakistan&#8217;s dedication to strengthening cybersecurity nationwide, particularly in the IT and telecom sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT),  the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the other stakeholders have been key drivers in this success.<br \/>\nMajor Initiatives to enhanced cybersecurity include, Cyber Security Policy, CERT Rules, Critical Telecom Data and Infrastructure Security Regulations (CTDISR), Cybersecurity Strategy, and regular cybersecurity audits across the telecom sector. Additionally, the establishment of the National Telecom Security Operation Centre (SOC) and National Telecom CERT have further enhanced the country&#8217;s security posture through information sharing, incident handling and rapid response coordination. These efforts, combined with local telecom operators\u2019 adherence to international cybersecurity standards, have strengthened Pakistan\u2019s defense against cyber threats.<\/p>\n<p>The MoITT and PTA remain committed to ensuring a secure and resilient cyberspace for Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad, September 14, 2024 \u2013 Pakistan has risen to the Tier-1 (Role-modelling) rating and is now among top 40 countries in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024 issued by International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a notable improvement from its previous 79th position. 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