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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) held the Telecom Cybersecurity Awards 2024, recognizing achievements in telecom cybersecurity. Minister of State for IT, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, emphasized Pakistan’s progress, including its Tier-1 ranking in the ITU-Global Cybersecurity Index, and announced upcoming legislation to establish a National Digital Commission. PTA Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman highlighted the importance of collaboration to protect Pakistan’s digital landscape. Shields were awarded to top-performing telecom entities, and the 2024 cybersecurity report was launched. #Cybersecurity #TelecomSecurity #PakistanTelecom #DigitalPakistan #PTA #CybersecurityAwards #NationalDigitalCommission #TechAdvancements #CyberResilience #TelecomSector

🔐 STid Mobile ID: The Gold Standard in Secure Virtual Badges 🔐 🚀 As pioneers in ANSSI certification for access control solutions—with the first certified reader and SSCP communication protocol—STid once again proves its expertise with STid Mobile ID, the first app to meet the new European EN 17640 standard. ✅ This certification reinforces the resilience of our solution against cyber threats, securing the entire access control chain from infrastructure to mobile devices. 🇪🇺 Hosted in Europe, our app and platform uphold the highest security standards: GDPR, SecNumCloud, and ISO27001. 🌟 STid: Your partner for certified, high-security access control 👉 This adventure wouldn't have been possible without the amazing work of Cabinet Louis Reynaud - CLR Labs! #STid #Cybersecurity #AccessControl #HighSecurity #Innovation #EN17640 #SmarterSecurityAnswers

To recognize the outstanding achievements in enhancing cybersecurity within the telecom sector of Pakistan, The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) organized Cybersecurity Awards 2024 today at Islamabad. Commending the industry’s commitment, Minister of State for IT and Telecommunications, Shaza Fatima Khawja, reiterated the government’s vision for a robust cybersecurity framework essential for Pakistan’s economic and digital stability. Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman HI(M), Chairman PTA, in his keynote address, underscored PTA’s initiatives fostering a proactive cybersecurity culture, emphasizing collaboration for a secure sector. #CybersecurityAwards2024 #PTA #DigitalPakistan #Cybersecurity #PakistanTelecom #ITandTelecom #CyberSafety #DigitalStability #CyberResilience

𝐍𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬! We’re proud to share that Nayatel has been awarded the 2nd position by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in the Telecom CyberSecurity Awards 2024! This recognition shows Pakistan’s progress in creating a safer digital future. As Pakistan rises among the top nations in cybersecurity, our collective efforts contribute to the country’s strong performance in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (CGI) by the ITU, joining ranks with countries like the USA, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. This recognition by the PTA isn’t just Nayatel’s—it’s a win for Pakistan’s tech sector and for every individual we protect. Together, let’s continue building a more secure and resilient digital future for our nation! #Nayatel #PTA #cybersecurity #cybercrime #telecoms #PakistanTech

𝐍𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬! We’re proud to share that Nayatel has been awarded the 2nd position by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in the Telecom CyberSecurity Awards 2024! This recognition shows Pakistan’s progress in creating a safer digital future. As Pakistan rises among the top nations in cybersecurity, our collective efforts contribute to the country’s strong performance in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (CGI) by the ITU, joining ranks with countries like the USA, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. This recognition by the PTA isn’t just Nayatel’s—it’s a win for Pakistan’s tech sector and for every individual we protect. Together, let’s continue building a more secure and resilient digital future for our nation! #Nayatel #PTA #cybersecurity #cybercrime #telecoms #PakistanTech

🚀 Resecurity launches its award-winning Identity Protection (IDP) solution in Qatar! Designed to combat cyber threats against digital identities, this cutting-edge technology empowers citizens and businesses as Qatar's digital economy grows. Protect your sensitive information today and align with Qatar’s National Vision 2030. Contact Spire Solutions to learn more! #Cybersecurity #IdentityProtection #Qatar2030 Shazafar Khan Ahmad Halabi Taha Halabi

Join SEECRA and CYJAX, for our Lunch and Learn workshop where we delve into the perilous intersection of Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) and information access brokers. Participate in an eye-opening presentation as we uncover the clandestine collaboration driving a staggering surge in insider threat attacks, which now constitute over 20% of all cybercrime. Key Takeaways: - Unveiling the evolving tactics of cybercriminal networks - Recognising the ease of purchasing ransomware tools and access into compromised organisations - Reviewing the diminishing skills gap for hackers Strategies for mitigating symbiotic threats - Urgent need for proactive cybersecurity measures in an interconnected digital ecosystem. DATE: Wednesday 29-May-2024 Location: The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation Towers, Corniche Abu Dhabi – UAE To secure your spot at this insightful event, kindly register below. REGISTER NOW ➡ https://lnkd.in/dPuUeGd8 ✅

Are Governments Taking the Lead in MFA Adoption? For cybersecurity, Australia and New Zealand are raising the bar in terms of standards by strongly emphasising phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) enhancement. Passkeys and other advanced technologies are being used by both countries against sophisticated cyber threats. Australia’s Essential Eight as well as FSC Standard No. 29, along with New Zealand’s Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Act 2023 recognise the need for strong MFA. These require phishing-resistant MFA across critical systems to protect data and establish public confidence in digital services. Government programs such as the Australian myGov adopting passkeys in July 2024, and Air New Zealand going passwordless are notable for shifting towards stronger authentication methods that are also user-friendly. The goal of these implementations is faster, easier, and more secure sign-ins. Many vendors offer a platform that integrates MFA and passkeys which makes it more convenient for Australian and New Zealand enterprises where security can be improved as well as the ease of use. Do you think your current systems can cope with this change? What measures have been taken in your company to improve security against cyber attacks? #CyberSecurity #MFA #Passkeys

Looking forward to attending CYBERUK 2024 with our partner Silverfort, on the 13th to 15th May at the ICC Birmingham.   In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, securing your organisation demands a robust approach. Extended Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is at the forefront of this defence strategy. Recent polling indicates that 65% of organisations are not confident in identifying and protecting 100% of their service accounts. This vulnerability underscores the critical need for advanced security measures like Extended MFA. Silverfort's Unified Identity Protection Platform allows organisation's to unlock the potential of adaptive policies and advanced secure access controls across hybrid environments.   Organised by the National Cyber Security Centre, CYBERUK promises to be a focal point for exploring cutting-edge developments and understanding how the cyber community plans to swiftly respond to the challenges and opportunities presented by the ever-evolving landscape of technology.   Come and find us at stand L5 to learn more about how C-STEM's ZTA SMART Solutions enhance DCR capabilities, delivering Security, Productivity & Value Assurance throughout organisations' digital transformation Journeys. #CYBERUK24 #cybersecurity #digitaltransformation #ExtendedMFA #CSTEMDCR #ZTA #smartservices

Hacktivist activities are on the rise in the Middle East 👥 Earlier this year Zain Bahrain, one of the leading telecommunications operators in the Middle East and Africa with over 800,000 customers, experienced a network disruption that lasted more than 48 hours. As highlighted in the Kaspersky ‘Whispers from the Dark Web Cave’ report, this was one of numerous cases of ‘hacktivism’ - a type of cybercrime driven by the desire to promote a political cause. During the first half of 2024, the Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team observed more than 11 hacktivist movements and other actors specifically targeting the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain. 🎙️ On November 21st we'll be hosting an exclusive webinar to present the key findings from ‘Whispers from the Dark Web Cave’ report, including the top hacktivism cases, affected countries, major trends, statistics and examples of adversary behavior during the attack as well as offer a clear protection strategy. Register now and be the first to know about the latest threats and trends in the region! ➡ https://lnkd.in/e7yjNkZT #kaspersky #webinar #hacktivism #cybersecurity #dataleaks #ransomware #themiddleeast