NCERT, HEC Join Hands to Boost Cybersecurity in Universities

For context, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan's National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation and resilience throughout the higher education sector, including universities.

Key points

• A key part of the agreement is the establishment of the Pakistan Education & Research Network (PERN)/HEC as the Education Sector Computer Emergency Response Team (EduCERT).
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• Niaz Ahmad Akhtar remarked stronger cybersecurity throughout higher education institutions is essential to protecting digital infrastructure, academic systems and institutional data.
• EduCERT, through PERN, will serve as a coordinated cybersecurity platform for Pakistan's higher education sector.

Notably, a key part of the agreement is the establishment of the Pakistan Education & Research Network (PERN)/HEC as the Education Sector Computer Emergency Response Team (EduCERT). The initiative will provide universities and higher education institutions throughout Pakistan with a dedicated mechanism for cybersecurity coordination, information sharing, and response to emerging threats. Pakistan Orders Provincial CERTs to Connect With National Cyber Centre. EduCERT to Coordinate Cybersecurity Efforts.

EduCERT, through PERN, will serve as a coordinated cybersecurity platform for Pakistan's higher education sector. It will backing cyber threat monitoring, incident coordination, information sharing, security awareness, and institutional cyber resilience.

Meanwhile, the platform will additionally enable universities to exchange threat intelligence, cybersecurity knowledge and best practices. This will support create more coordinated efforts to prepare for and respond to emerging cyber threats throughout the higher education sector. IT Ministry Announces New Jobs Under Digital Pakistan Project.

HEC Chairman Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar remarked stronger cybersecurity throughout higher education institutions is essential to protecting digital infrastructure, academic systems and institutional data.

He highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts, timely information sharing and stronger institutional capacity to address evolving cyber threats. He remarked EduCERT will provide a structured mechanism for universities to collaborate and improve their cybersecurity preparedness. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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