Cyber Scout Shafqat Waqas, In-charge IT at Punjab Police, conducted a technical cybersecurity awareness session for Computer Operators in Rahim Yar Khan as a key deliverable of the CSOP (CSR mission of CS Zone Pvt. Limited). The briefing prioritized the safeguarding of official police systems and the protection of sensitive operational data. By fortifying the technical skills of the department’s digital workforce, this session directly advanced the CSOP goal of institutionalizing cyber resilience across national government departments

Purpose

The session aimed to enhance the cyber hygiene practices of Computer Operators, improve their ability to secure police systems, and reduce vulnerabilities associated with data handling and routine digital operations.

Key Topics Covered

Participants received practical guidance on:

• Safe use of police systems, devices, and official user accounts

• Identifying suspicious links, attachments, and phishing attempts

• Password hygiene and secure login practices

• Protecting FIR data, case records, and operational information

• Risks of unauthorized software and unsafe USB or external devices

Impact

The session strengthened the cyber readiness of computer operators across the district, improving their ability to safeguard official data and maintain secure digital operations within police stations.

The initiative highlighted how Cyber Scouts within Punjab Police are actively contributing to internal capacity building and reinforcing strong information protection practices at the departmental level.