ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to set up a Cyber Security Authority at the federal level to strengthen the country’s digital protection framework.
According to details, the Ministry of Information Technology has prepared the initial draft of the Cyber Security Act and shared it with relevant stakeholders for consultation.
The Ministry stated that the National Cyber Security Policy provides a nationwide framework for digital security, and its implementation is underway under the Digital Economy Enhancement Program.
The IT Ministry document said that progress has been made on Secure Data Exchange Layer, Digital Identity projects, while data from National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Federal Board of Revenue(FBR) and Telecom have been identified as critical digital infrastructure.
According to officials, the authority will recommend cyber security measures for critical national infrastructure while the Cyber Security Authority will implement cyber security measures in the country.
