A hybrid mode conference on the topic of Cyber Security in Power Sector was jointly organized by Pakistan Information Security Association, Computer Emergency Response Team (PISA-CERT) and CIT-CERT.
The conference was attended by Chairman Senate committee on power sector Senator Saifullah Abro , Chairman NEPRA Mr Tauseef Farooqi, Brig ( R) Effendi, Ms Amana Malik, chairman COPAIR think tank , Col ( R) Naveed zafar and WgCdr (R )Jamal Abdul Nasir .
While deliver his keynote address Senator Saifullah Abro emphasized to implement requisite cyber security safeguards for cyber critical infrastructure of power sector in the country. He highlighted that state and non-state actors are harnessing cyber domain for their strategic gains.
He was of the view that a joint national level response will be helpful to thwart such challenges.
Chairman NEPRA highlighted the ongoing efforts to mitigate impending cyber threats.
Mr Ammar Jaffari stated that Pakistan is a resilient nation and possesses capability to undertake all sorts of challenges including those emanating from cyberspace.
The conference was moderated by Mr Ammar Jaffari Founder digital Pakistan and was attended by cyber security experts, academia and officials from civil and military sectors.
