Overview

• The agreement was signed on October 6 at NTC Headquarters in Islamabad in the presence of NTC Managing Director Maj. Gen. (R) Ali Farhan and SECP Commissioner Mujtaba Ahmed Lodhi.
• The framework calls for joint deliberation on emerging threats, the exchange of technical insights and best practices, and support for digitalisation efforts for users and businesses.
• The collaboration includes training for threat detection and response, research on cybersecurity technologies, and enhancements to audits and compliance with standards such as ISO 27001.
• Both organisations will cooperate on establishing sectoral Computer Emergency Response Teams under national rules to improve incident coordination and emergency response.
• Officials said the partnership aims to better protect critical data and infrastructure, with public awareness efforts and coordination among regulatory bodies identified as key priorities.