Manan Mandokhail:
QUETTA: To enhance the skills of its officers in combating digital financial crimes, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Balochistan recently organized an extensive training program titled “Introduction to Blockchain, Information, Cyber Security, and Extracting Data from the Deep Web.”
The session, conducted at NAB Balochistan’s headquarters, was led by Mr. Haider Ali, Deputy Director of the Forensic Lab at the FIA Cyber Crime Wing Balochistan Zone in Quetta. Mr. Ali’s lecture equipped participants with a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology, its applications, and its importance in maintaining cybersecurity. He explored the intricacies of blockchain, including its architecture, consensus mechanisms, and practical use cases.
The training also addressed vital aspects of information cybersecurity, such as threat analysis, risk management, and incident response. Mr. Ali highlighted the necessity of keeping abreast of these topics to effectively counter digital financial transactions and fraud.
Director General NAB Balochistan, Mr. Izhar Ahmed Awan, spoke to the attendees, emphasizing the significance of inter-agency cooperation and information sharing to combat corruption. “In today’s digital era, where financial transactions are increasingly conducted online, it is essential for anti-corruption agencies like NAB and FIA to stay informed about advancing technologies and emerging cyber threats,” said Mr. Awan. He stressed the importance of digital literacy and ongoing skill enhancement in the fight against financial crime.
Participants were introduced to various tools and techniques for accessing and analyzing data from the deep web, including onion networks and dark web forums. The training featured interactive sessions and real-world examples, offering practical knowledge and skills to improve cybersecurity capabilities and efficiently extract data from the deep web.
The program concluded with a Q&A session, providing participants the opportunity to clarify their doubts and receive guidance from the expert trainers. This training represents a proactive initiative by NAB Balochistan to address the contemporary challenges of investigating financial crimes in the digital realm.
