ISLAMABAD: The government has resolved to establish a Cyber Security Authority at the federal level to bolster national digital security.
As per available information, the Ministry of Information Technology has finalized the preliminary draft of the Cyber Security Act and circulated it among key stakeholders for their feedback and 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.