The third edition of the Digital Pakistan Cybersecurity Hackathon 2023 was formally introduced in Karachi by the state-owned non-profit organisation Ignite. This event, which aims to encourage and test cybersecurity abilities, will go outside of Karachi to include regional rounds in important cities like Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, and Quetta.
The hackathon will culminate in an ultimate competition in Islamabad at the end of December, when the top-performing teams will get cash rewards worth a combined Rs. 3 million.
He emphasised the ministry’s continuous efforts to find and develop gifted people who can foil hostile cyberattacks, emphasising the critical role that cybersecurity plays in today’s digital environment.
Asim Shahryar Husain, CEO of Ignite, was present at the event, which included a run of five-day practical training sessions held in 10 different locations in Pakistan.
These seminars aimed to improve cybersecurity experts’ and students’ skills in advance of the hackathons. A broad range of cybersecurity topics were covered in the extensive training, including basic security principles, penetration testing techniques, web application security, network security, social engineering, cloud security, mobile device security, wireless network security, and incident response.
This programme supports the national policy to strengthen the digital infrastructure and resilience against cyber attacks, in addition to providing a venue for the development of cybersecurity skills. The focus on competition and training is indicative of the proactive measures implemented to tackle the dynamic problems in the digital sphere and guarantee a safe and resilient cyberspace for Pakistan.
