In an effort to protect the cyberspace of the country, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) has installed a state of the art Cyber Security lab in the province.
The modern tech lab, named KP-CERC, aims to equip students with the latest in cybersecurity to help them counter the increasing cyber attacks in the country.
The idea is to train cybersecurity professionals with market-worthy skills to strengthen both organizations and the industry as a whole.
There are several universities in KP which offer certificates and degrees in IT related fields. But the market demands practical orientation and hands-on expertise in Cybersecurity.
To cover this gap, KP-CERC is offering students market-worthy training which can enhance their skill set and train them in evolving technologies.
More About KP-CERC
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cyber Emergency Response Centre (KP-CERC) is a special cybersecurity course which offers aspirant students training and certification opportunities in Cyber Security. The idea is to prepare a force which can defend the cyber frontiers of the country.
Here’s how KPTIB website describes the course.
“KP-CERC is the first of its kind project, pioneering new cybersecurity technologies and programs; ensuring safe cyberspace for the citizens. KP-CERC will comprise two wings: (a) Counter & Response wing (b) Research & Development wing. The purposes of both wings collectively will be to provide pro-active and reactive response towards any kind of cyber-attacks.
“The Counter and Response wing will cater to the need of responding to the ever-increasing rate of Cyber-attacks on a national, organizational and individual level. The purpose of this initiative is to introduce Cyber Security as a field of research and study all across the country and to standardize every institution in compliance with proposed Cyber Security certifications. It will provide a platform in capacity building of the cybersecurity professionals to strengthen organizations and to establish a facility for countering Cyber Attacks at an individual, organizational and national level.”
why only khyber pukhtoon khaw? You should provide such institutes in whole pakistan and also ensure minimum security standard for software and web development. Now a days a majority of developers are developing their without considering security. This makes system vulnerable to hacking, phishing and attacks. I bet that if you did not ensure security standard then the new trained it security professional will be jobless.
PTI and PMLN should compete like this. Not by putting rivals in jail using state institutions.