Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA), in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), successfully concluded a five-day National Training Course (NTC) on Conducting Computer Security Inspections for Nuclear Facilities at PNRA.
Pakistan, IAEA conclude training on computer security inspections for nuclear facilities
ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP):Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA), in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), successfully concluded a five-day National Training Course (NTC) on Conducting Computer Security Inspections for Nuclear Facilities at PNRA.
The course, held from July 27-31, was organized by PNRA’s National Institute of Safety and Security (NISAS), as an IAEA Collaborating Centre.
It brought together national regulatory staff and security inspectors responsible for safeguarding the digital systems of Pakistan’s operational nuclear facilities, strengthening participants’ understanding of computer security methodologies, sharpening their ability to assess compliance, conduct security audits, and identify potential vulnerabilities in line with IAEA’s Nuclear Security Series guidance.
The course was led by three distinguished international experts; Mr. Louis Ebiotuno Tabai of the IAEA, Mr. Jeong Ho Lee of the Republic of Korea, and Mr. Ricardo Paulino Marques of Brazil, who provided participants with practical knowledge and global perspectives on computer security inspections.
“Computer security is one of the important aspects of regulatory oversight of safety and security of nuclear installations. This training has contributed in further enhancing our inspector’s ability to stay ahead in ensuring computer security against evolving threats. This is of course a reflection of partnership with IAEA to further strengthen regulatory oversight of facilities and activities” said Chairman PNRA, Mr. Zia Hussain Shah, during his concluding remarks.
While speaking at the closing ceremony, the IAEA representative Mr. Louis Ebiotuno Tabai, acknowledged Pakistan’s continued collaboration with the Agency and emphasized the importance of building national expertise to address evolving computer security challenges in the nuclear sector.
The successful conclusion of the course marks another milestone in the longstanding cooperation between PNRA and the IAEA in building national regulatory capacity.
The knowledge and practical experience gained during the programme will further strengthen Pakistan’s capability to effectively oversee computer security at nuclear facilities in accordance with internationally recognized practices.
