National CERT Warns Staff Against a Simple Mistake That Can Get Secure Facilities Hacked

Pakistan's National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) and the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) have pressed personnel to strengthen physical security at workplaces to protect critical systems from unauthorized access.

Key points

• The advisory was issued as part of Cyber Month 2026 to raise awareness regarding the role of physical security in protecting Pakistan's digital infrastructure.
• PTA Warns How Scammers Trick You Into Losing Funds and Sensitive Data.
• Under the Cyber Month 2026 campaign, the two organizations are promoting greater awareness and vigilance to protect Pakistan's digital infrastructure.
• National CERT and NTC have directed personnel to wear their identification badges visibly and never share, lend, or leave them unattended.
• The advisory emphasizes that every badge, door, desk, and computer port can become a feasible entry point for a security breach.

Meanwhile, the advisory was issued as part of Cyber Month 2026 to raise awareness regarding the role of physical security in protecting Pakistan's digital infrastructure.

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National CERT and NTC have directed personnel to wear their identification badges visibly and never share, lend, or leave them unattended. These measures are intended to stop unauthorized individuals from entering restricted premises and accessing critical infrastructure.

Meanwhile, the advisory additionally warns against tailgating. It happens when someone without permission follows an authorized person through a secured door without using their own credentials. Employees have been informed not to let unknown individuals follow them into restricted areas and to stay alert when entering secure facilities.

Notably, the advisory emphasizes that every badge, door, desk, and computer port can become a feasible entry point for a security breach. PTA Sets Rules for Complaints Against Illegal Online Content. Lock Your Screen, Hide Your Data.

Personnel have been advised to follow a clean-desk policy by keeping documents, notes and passwords out of sight. They should additionally lock their computer screens whenever they leave their workstations unattended.

As these could expose organizational networks to security threats, the advisory further warns against connecting unknown USB drives, chargers, or other devices to computers and systems.

National CERT and NTC have pressed personnel to report suspicious activity and feasible security violations to their respective security teams immediately.

Under the Cyber Month 2026 campaign, the two organizations are promoting greater awareness and vigilance to protect Pakistan's digital infrastructure. The campaign carries the message "Stay Aware, Stay Secure" and intends to create a safer digital environment through better physical and cybersecurity practices. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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