Telenor Pakistan was honored with a prestigious award at the “Telecom Cyber Security Awards 2024,” organized by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in Islamabad. The company was recognized for its outstanding performance in Category I, which includes Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) and large operators, following an audit by PTA.
The award acknowledges Telenor Pakistan’s exceptional compliance with the Critical Telecom Data and Infrastructure Security Regulations (CTDISR). The PTA’s comprehensive audit and revalidation process highlighted the company’s dedication to meeting stringent security protocols to safeguard the nation’s 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 key officials, including the Chairman of PTA, the Minister of State for IT and Telecom, and leading figures from the telecom and tech sectors, including CEOs and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs).
Awais Vohra, Chief Technical Officer at Telenor Pakistan, emphasized the importance of this achievement: “This award reflects Telenor Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing its cybersecurity measures in response to the evolving global threat landscape. The security of our assets is critical to ensuring we provide safe and reliable services for our customers. We continue to lead the industry by implementing robust cybersecurity protocols and initiating ongoing improvements.”
This recognition underscores Telenor Pakistan’s leadership in cybersecurity, setting new standards for the industry and contributing to a safer digital environment in Pakistan.
