ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan celebrated a significant achievement at the “Telecom Cyber Security Awards 2024,” organized by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The awards ceremony, held in Islamabad, recognized Telenor Pakistan for its exceptional performance in Category I, which includes Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) and large operators.
This recognition follows PTA’s thorough audit and revalidation exercises, which highlighted Telenor Pakistan’s exemplary compliance with the Critical Telecom Data and Infrastructure Security Regulations (CTDISR). The annual assessment by PTA evaluates operators on their adherence to critical security protocols necessary for safeguarding the national telecom infrastructure.
Telenor Pakistan’s CEO, Khurrum Ashfaque, accepted the award on behalf of the company from the Minister of State for IT and Telecom. The event was attended by notable officials, including the Chairman of PTA, the Minister of State for IT and Telecom, and key leaders from the telecom and tech sectors, including CEOs and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs).
Awais Vohra, Chief Technical Officer at Telenor Pakistan, shared insights on the achievement, stating, “This award recognizes Telenor Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing its cyber security posture in response to the evolving global threat landscape. Ensuring the security of our assets is fundamental to our promise of providing secure and reliable services to our customers. We remain dedicated to leading the industry by implementing robust cyber security controls and driving improvement initiatives.”
This accolade reinforces Telenor Pakistan’s commitment to cyber security excellence, setting a benchmark for industry standards and fostering a safer digital ecosystem in Pakistan.
