From 10 to 14 February 2021, the CSOP (CSR mission of CS Zone Pvt. Limited) facilitated the fourth national Cyber Scouts Training Program through a specialized virtual platform. This five-day intensive session was designed to decentralize cybersecurity expertise, providing participants across Pakistan with the technical competencies required to fortify their personal digital presence.
Training Overview
Participants from various regions and professional backgrounds received practical guidance on:
- Securing social media and personal data
- Identifying cyber threats
- Safe and responsible internet use
- Stress management for cybercrime victims
- Basic first aid and emergency response
Trainers
- Mr. Muhammad Asad Ul Rehman, Founder, Cyber Security of Pakistan
- Mr. Mubashir Sargana, Vice Chair APSIG
- Dr. M. Saleem, Chairman, Dept. of Psychology, IUB
- Mr. Muhammad Sajid Jameel, Emergency Medical Technician, Rescue 1122
Stress Counselling Training
A dedicated session by Dr. Muhammad Saleem introduced Cyber Scouts to the psychological impact of cyber harassment and basic counselling approaches to support distressed individuals—an important addition to strengthen the program’s humanitarian dimension.
Completion & Oath
The training concluded with an oath-taking ceremony, where Cyber Scouts pledged to promote digital safety, act responsibly online, and assist their communities in preventing cybercrime.
Impact
Batch 4 added 84 trained Cyber Scouts to the national network, further advancing the mission of building informed, resilient, and digitally secure communities across Pakistan.
