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ZettaByte Successfully Conducted a Two-Day Cyber Drill in Collaboration with NCERT
Cyber Muhafiz Event
Closing Ceremony - National CERT Pakistan
Cyber Muhafiz Event - Main Event Hall
Training Session
Event Participants
The National Cyber Emergency Response Team of Pakistan, in partnership with the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES), successfully conducted a comprehensive two-day cybersecurity initiative “Cyber Muhafiz” at FAST-NUCES, Islamabad.
Supported by ZettaByte as technology partners, the event aimed to strengthen National Cyber resilience and operational readiness through practical, hands-on exercises and expert-led knowledge sharing.
Event Overview
Day 1: Cyber Drill Training for Government Sector
- Tactical cyber readiness through simulations and drills tailored for real-world threat scenarios
- Over 100 participants from key government entities including Ministry of Defence, State Bank of Pakistan, and more
- Hands-on experience with both red and blue team strategies
- Reinforcement of defense-in-depth approach to cybersecurity
Day 2: Advanced Cybersecurity Workshops & Industry Collaboration
- Advanced penetration testing workshops and vulnerability assessment training
- Industry collaboration sessions with private sector cybersecurity experts
- Demonstration of cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and technologies
- Networking opportunities and knowledge sharing between government and private sector
Participating Organizations
Key Attendees
National CERT Representatives
- • Mr. Khurram Javed (Director Capacity Building - NCERT)
- • Mr. Syed Imran Haider (AD Trainings - NCERT)
FAST-NUCES Representatives
- • Dr. Aftab Ahmad (Rector, FAST-NUCES)
- • Dr. Waseem Shahzad (Director, FAST)
- • Dr. Muhammad Asim (Head of IS Department, FAST)
The inaugural and closing ceremonies were attended by senior representatives from National CERT and FAST-NUCES. Both days offered participants comprehensive hands-on experience with cybersecurity strategies, reinforcing a defense-in-depth approach to cybersecurity.
The event concluded with closing remarks by Mr. Khurram Javed and Dr. Muhammad Asim, who expressed their appreciation to all participants, trainers, and partners for their valuable contributions to the event's success. The two-day initiative successfully strengthened collaboration between government entities and private sector cybersecurity experts.
About Cyber Muhafiz
Cyber Muhafiz represents a unified effort and shared commitment from the government, industry, and academia toward strengthening national cyber defense. National CERT continues to lead the way in capacity building, fostering public-private-academic collaboration, and advancing a secure digital future for Pakistan.
Both days of Cyber Muhafiz have been successfully completed. Stay tuned for future cybersecurity initiatives and events.
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