The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has clarified that the cybersecurity audit of the telecom licensees is conducted yearly under the PTA Cyber Security Regulations 2020.
Without mentioning any particular news report, the PTA pointed out that the audit is done to ensure the security and resilience of telecom infrastructure/environment and to ensure cyber protection of end users of telecom services.
This audit is conducted through third-party auditors for transparency and to maintain international cybersecurity standards, it added.
PTA further clarified that under this audit no scrutiny of employees of licensees is being done as it is not part of PTA’s audit practices. PTA remains committed to ensuring the security of the telecom sector and ensuring a safe and secure digital experience for all users in Pakistan, it added.
ProPakistani had reported earlier that telecom operators have started a comprehensive cybersecurity audit.