The fourth national Cyber Scouts Training Program was conducted online from 10 to 14 February 2021. The initiative aimed to strengthen community-level digital safety by equipping participants with essential skills to recognize cyber risks, secure their online presence, and support others in safe digital practices.
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.
