ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Computer Emergency Response Team (PK-CERT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global cybersecurity company Kaspersky on Monday to strengthen Pakistan’s national cybersecurity framework, according to an official statement from the ministry of IT and telecommunications.

“The collaboration marks an important step toward safeguarding Pakistan’s digital ecosystem and reinforcing trust in the country’s ongoing digital transformation,” the statement said.

PK-CERT is a federal government entity responsible for protecting Pakistan’s digital assets, sensitive information, and critical infrastructure from cyberattacks, cyberterrorism, and cyber espionage.

According to the MoU, both organizations will collaborate on multiple areas of cybersecurity, including incident detection and response, prevention strategies, education, and research and development.

The MoU also includes collaboration on the launch of “cybersecurity training and awareness programmes” and allows PK-CERT and Kaspersky to exchange information on cyber threats.

Kaspersky also agreed to share its expertise with PK-CERT to “counter cyber espionage, data leaks, attacks on critical infrastructure, and disinformation campaigns,” the statement said.

By combining expertise and resources, PK-CERT and Kaspersky aim to enhance Pakistan’s cyber resilience, supporting a safer digital adoption for citizens, businesses, and government.

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PK-CERT, Kaspersky partner to strengthen Pakistan’s cybersecurity framework