The Stuxnet malware added new dimension to cyber weapons and proved that now sophisticated software can be used for physical destruction of intended target. National Cyber Security Policy — 21 was approved in July this year for data safety and privacy of local users. Efforts should be made to enhance capacity building of existing IT experts in public sector and more cyber security experts should be inducted in organisations responsible for cyber security. The government should initiate an information security campaign to educate people. It should also consider legislation for prosecution of defaulters for any data loss as accountability will help improve performance of all those responsible for cyber security.

Source: The Express Tribune November 06, 2021 06:10 UTC