# Pakistan Establishes Federal CERT

Pakistan's federal government has initiated the establishment of a Federal Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) under the Cyber Security Framework 2026 to strengthen cybersecurity across federal institutions. This new Federal CERT will operate under the National CERT, focusing on monitoring cyber threats, providing rapid incident response, and enhancing coordination among federal agencies. Recruitment efforts are underway to hire cybersecurity specialists, including leadership roles, to operationalize the team and improve the government's cyber defense capabilities.

- This initiative aligns with Pakistan's National Cyber Security Policy 2021 and CERT Rules 2023, indicating a structured approach to federal cybersecurity enhancement.
- Procurement professionals should anticipate upcoming opportunities related to staffing, technology acquisition, and service contracts supporting the Federal CERT's operations.
- Contractors specializing in cybersecurity incident response, threat monitoring, and interagency coordination tools may find new demand from federal agencies.
- Organizations involved in cybersecurity workforce development and training could engage with government efforts to build capacity within the Federal CERT.

**Jurisdictions:** federal, international
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT)
- Federal Computer Emergency Response Team (Federal CERT)

### Sources
- [Pakistan begins steps to establish federal cyber security team - Daily Times](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1559523/federal-cert-cyber-security-framework-2026) - Daily Times
- [Federal CERT Formation Begins Under Cyber Security Framework 2026](https://www.techjuice.pk/federal-cert-formation-begins-under-cyber-security-framework-2026) - TechJuice
- [Pakistan Moves to Establish Federal CERT to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Government Institutions - PhoneWorld](https://www.phoneworld.com.pk/pakistan-moves-to-establish-federal-cert-to-strengthen-cybersecurity-across-government-institutions) - phoneworld.com.pk