Telenor Pakistan has achieved a remarkable milestone, as it claimed the top position at the “Telecom Cyber Security Awards 2024.” Indeed, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) hosted this prestigious event in Islamabad, where Telenor Pakistan excelled in Category I, covering Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) and other major telecom players.
Following an extensive audit and revalidation process, PTA recognized Telenor Pakistan for its outstanding compliance with the Critical Telecom Data and Infrastructure Security Regulations (CTDISR). Every year, PTA assesses operators against strict security standards to protect national telecom infrastructure. As a result, Telenor Pakistan’s high compliance rate set it apart from competitors.
At the ceremony, Telenor Pakistan’s CEO, Khurrum Ashfaque, accepted the award directly from the Minister of State for IT & Telecom. Furthermore, the event drew notable officials, such as the PTA Chairman, other telecom and tech leaders, as well as CEOs and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) from across the industry.
In addition, Awais Vohra, Chief Technical Officer at Telenor Pakistan, expressed his enthusiasm for this achievement. He noted, “This award truly reflects Telenor Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening cybersecurity as global threats evolve. In fact, safeguarding our assets is vital to delivering secure and reliable services for our customers. Consequently, we will continue leading the industry with robust cybersecurity controls and ongoing improvements.”
Ultimately, this award reinforces Telenor Pakistan’s unwavering dedication to cybersecurity excellence. Thus, it establishes a new standard for the industry while also fostering a more secure digital environment in Pakistan.
