CYBER SECURITY GOVERNANCE; IMPLICATIONS FOR PAKISTAN’S NATIONAL SECURITY

Abstract

Networks for information and communication technologies form the backbone of the global cyberspace. These networks operate across physical borders and hold vital data and information that is essential to the national security of any nation. In the modern digital sphere, these networks are frequently vulnerable to cyber threats and attacks. One of the most important security concerns in the modern world is cyber warfare, which is a term coined to describe this conundrum. In response, the nations are making significant investments to fortify the security of their cyber frontiers and to assemble a formidable cyber force to defend their cyberspace. Similarly, Pakistan's national security is under grave threat from the ongoingcyber frontiersThis article seeks to elucidate Pakistan's current cyber challenges as well as the steps that country should take to counteract sophisticated cyber security threats. In order to protect Pakistan's national security, this article will also highlight the creation of a framework and governance mechanism for cyber security along with suggested courses of action that are in line with the country's cyber policy.