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Program

Building a Cybersecurity Ecosystem 

To support Pakistan’s growing digital economy, we help small businesses and nonprofits strengthen cyber safety while training students for cybersecurity jobs.

Pakistan’s rapidly growing digital economy brings new opportunities alongside increasing cybersecurity risks, particularly for small businesses and civil society organizations that often lack the resources to protect themselves.  

The APAC Cybersecurity Clinics program helps build a stronger digital ecosystem by establishing university-led cybersecurity clinics that provide practical support to organizations while preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. 

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Working with leading universities, industry partners, and local organizations, the program combines hands-on student learning with real-world service delivery. Students receive practical training while supporting MSMEs and nonprofits to strengthen their cyber resilience, creating a sustainable model that addresses workforce development and cybersecurity needs simultaneously. 

Accomplishments

Established Pakistan’s first university-based cybersecurity clinics through partnerships with Beaconhouse National University and NUST
Supported more than 130 small businesses in strengthening their cybersecurity practices
Recruited and trained dozens of university students through a multidisciplinary cybersecurity curriculum
Developed a scalable model strengthens workforce readiness while improving digital resilience for underserved organizations