Cyberspace Emerges as Fifth Battlefield: Experts Confirm
Cybersecurity as a Pillar of National Development A recent seminar titled 'Cyber Security: Pakistan Vision 2047' brought together a diverse group of experts, including defense professionals, technologists, policymakers, academics, and representatives from the private sector. The event was organized by the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS) in Islamabad, in collaboration with the Pakistan Information Security Association (PISA). The purpose of the seminar was to explore long-term strategies for strengthening Pakistan's cybersecurity framework. The discussions focused on the evolving nature of cyberspace, which has now become the fifth domain of warfare, alongside traditional domains such as land, sea, air, and space. Experts highlighted the increasing complexity of cyber threats, emphasizing that national institutions, critical infrastructure, and financial systems are under constant risk from increasingly sophisticated attacks. The Need for a Clear Cybersec...