Securing Pakistan's Cyberspace Cyber Counter Intelligence Strengths, WeaknessesandStrategies

Noman Habib ()
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Noman Habib: Institute of Industrial Electronics Engineering

International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology, 2024, vol. 6, issue 4, 1586-1605

Abstract: Cyberspace is fundamental in the contemporary world for economies, societiesandpolitics. It has many advantages with plenty of disadvantages. The evolution ofdigital technology in Pakistan has given advancement and improved investment in information technology but it has also instigated numerous cyber threats tonational security, economic groundsandinfrastructure. These threats are not straightforward and as a result, a strong and more importantly integrated strategy forCritical Cyber Infrastructure (CCI)is necessary. Before embarking on the recommendations, this research aims todescribethe current state of CCI in Pakistanandthe key involved. They take into consideration weak points in essential infrastructures, the problems of data securityandother matters of concern in the growing threat domain. One of the key findings of the study relates to the need to integrate other governments, companiesandintelligence organizations to deal with these cyber threats. CCIhas been developed in Pakistan to some extent; however, there are significantly vulnerable areas. Terminated businesses like electricity, financeandtelecom face this problem because their technology is old and security is inadequate. While Pakistan has recently adopted legislation on the protection of personal data, the country is not very efficient when it comes to implementing such legislation. Therefore, eradicatingthese problems from the roots,Pakistan requires a comprehensive and multiple-faceted strategy that requires changesin policies, people,technologyandinternational cooperation. The essence of the present paper is the proposition that if Pakistan has a CCI plan that is progressive synchronistic and comprehensive, it can safeguard its strategic assets and serve the safety of its economy and the nation’s security from the threats posed by the Information Age.

Keywords: CCI; Cyber Security; Cyber Space; Pakistan; Cyber risks; vulnerable (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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