Introduction
This article aims to dissect and analyze why Pakistan faces tremendous insecurity in cyberspace. The primary driver of the problem is a lack of appreciation of the strategic nature of cyberspace and a lack of comprehension of the distinct structure of cyberspace. Additionally, there seems to be a lack of commitment to pursuing effective solutions that can have a transformative and holistic impact on the state of cybersecurity in Pakistan. The article describes how it may be concluded that Pakistan has a weak cybersecurity posture while admitting that determining the true extent of the damage is not possible in current settings. We discuss some of the fundamental components required for an effective national cybersecurity arrangement before finally describing a national initiative that could have steered Pakistan in the right direction by addressing the need for these components.
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Over the last decade, and specifically in the previous five years, Pakistan has been steering in a direction that is out of sync with the flow of cyberspace policies and initiatives in the rest of the globe. However, much of the focus of cyber discussion has been on ‘the high and right’ in Pakistan’s academic, military, and policy-making communities. There has often been a display of blatant adaptation of ideas showcasing transitory clever tactics but lacking strategic intent. There has been a failure to register correct policy prescriptions in terms of National level investments and initiatives. Investment has been significantly misaligned with National Cyber Security Policy, and there is incomprehension by the governing and academic bodies on the structural imperatives of cyberspace itself as a distinct environment. A weak cybersecurity posture can lead to strategic damage, while a strong one can be a doorway to achieving strategic outcomes.
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