Pakistan successfully thwarted two major cyber attacks over the past weekend, targeting multiple government institutions. National Technology Council (NTC) officials confirmed that agencies under NTC hosting remained secure. Authorities also shared plans to launch free Wi-Fi in Islamabad in December. Here’s what this means for cybersecurity in Pakistan.
Pakistan Foils Two Major Cyber Attacks on Government Institutions
In a recent National Assembly Standing Committee meeting on Information Technology, officials revealed that Pakistan prevented two large-scale cyber attacks. The attacks aimed at multiple government institutions over the weekend. Cybersecurity teams acted quickly, stopping attempts to breach critical systems.
The National Technology Council (NTC) briefed the committee on its role in securing government networks. Institutions with hosting managed by NTC avoided any disruption during the cyber attack Pakistan faced. Authorities stressed that constant attention and cybersecurity services were able to secure sensitive government information.
The committee members have been told that free Wi-Fi services will begin in Islamabad in December. This project is consistent with the efforts by Pakistan to go digital and at the same time ensure safe web spaces. Analysts believe that averting these cyber attacks enhances confidence in the digital infrastructure of Pakistan.
Cyber Attack Pakistan: Lessons for the Future
The recent developments show the rising cyber threats to Pakistan. The government facilities have shifted to system upgrading and increasing the coverage of cybersecurity. The proactive nature of NTC represents a model that can be used to curb cyber attacks that Pakistan would experience in future.
 officials confirmed that agencies under NTC hosting remained secure. Authorities also shared plans to launch free Wi-Fi in Islamabad in December. Here’s what this means for cybersecurity in Pakistan.){kind=link}