At the invitation of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (RCCI), the National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) of Pakistan conducted a comprehensive Cyber Security Awareness Session aimed at enhancing digital resilience within the business community. The session, hosted and presided by Mr. Usman Shaukat, President RCCI, was preceded by a highly interactive and insightful discussion between Mr. Syed Imran Haider, Assistant Director Trainings at National CERT, and the participants. The business community engaged actively on key topics including cybersecurity hygiene, best practices, and policy frameworks for businesses.
Mr. Syed Imran Haider led the awareness session by highlighting the growing landscape of cyber threats and the critical need for robust cyber hygiene practices among enterprises.
Distinguished leadership from RCCI were present at the session, including Mr. Sohail Altaf, Group Leader and Former President; Mr. M. Khalid Farooq Qazi, Senior Vice President; and Mr. Fahad Barlas, Vice President. The session was well-attended by former presidents of RCCI as well as a broad representation from Rawalpindi’s business sector. Participants engaged actively in the discussion, reflecting the increasing awareness and concern regarding cybersecurity challenges faced by businesses today.
In closing, Mr. Usman Shaukat presented a token of thanks to Mr. Syed Imran Haider in recognition of National CERT’s ongoing efforts to promote cyber awareness and strengthen institutional preparedness. This awareness session is one of the essential components of the National CERT’s Capacity Building Program and is aligned with the National CERT’s Cybersecurity Training Guidelines. The National CERT remains committed to empowering Pakistan’s public and private sectors through strategic training and collaborative engagement.
