Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026 compliance software
Assess and evidence Pakistan's Cabinet-approved Information Security Framework across 238 controls and 13 domains, with audit-ready reporting.
What PISF 2026 requires
The Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026 (PISF) is a Cabinet-approved national baseline for data protection, risk management, and critical infrastructure security. Issued by PKCERT under the Cybersecurity Act 2025 and the CERT Rules 2023, it sets mandatory obligations for federal and provincial government entities and licensed private-sector operators.
PISF covers 238 individually numbered and auditable controls across 13 domains: Governance, Asset Management and Risk, Awareness and Training, Systems and Communications Protection, Identity and Access Management, Data Protection and Privacy, Incident Response, Physical Security, Supply Chain Risk, Audit and Accountability, Data Centre Security, Secure SDLC, and Critical Information Infrastructure Protection.
Organisations already aligned to ISO/IEC 27001 or PK-CTDISR will find significant overlap. GRCLens surfaces those cross-mappings so evidence already captured counts towards PISF rather than being duplicated.
Who it applies to
- Federal and provincial government entities in Pakistan
- Licensed private-sector organisations designated as critical information infrastructure operators
- Telecommunications, financial, and energy sector operators subject to PKCERT oversight
- Service providers contracted to PISF-obligated organisations
At a glance
- Issued by: PKCERT under Cabinet approval
- Legal basis: Cybersecurity Act 2025, CERT Rules 2023
- Controls: 238 auditable controls (PISFID-001 – PISFID-238)
- Domains: 13 (Governance, CIIP, Data Centre, Supply Chain, and 9 others)
- Evidence basis: Documented control implementation, auditable by PKCERT
How GRCLens supports PISF 2026
PISF 2026 runs on the same shared control model as every other framework in GRCLens, so evidence captured once can satisfy several obligations at the same time.
Full PISF control catalogue
All 238 PISFID controls are pre-loaded across 13 domains, so assessment starts from a structured baseline rather than a blank spreadsheet.
CIIP and Data Centre readiness
PISF's two largest domains — Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (37 controls) and Data Centre Security (35 controls) — receive dedicated assessment tracks with evidence guidance.
Cross-framework mapping
Controls are mapped to PK-CTDISR and ISO/IEC 27001. Evidence already collected for either framework is surfaced against the relevant PISF controls, eliminating duplication.
Regulator-ready reporting
Produce assessment reports and evidence packs formatted for PKCERT audit and Cabinet-level review.
PISF 2026 frequently asked questions
Is PISF 2026 mandatory?
Yes. PISF is Cabinet-approved and legally grounded in the Cybersecurity Act 2025 and CERT Rules 2023. Non-compliance carries regulatory consequences for covered entities.
Who must comply with PISF?
Federal and provincial government entities, and private-sector organisations licensed or designated as critical information infrastructure operators — including telecoms, financial institutions, and energy operators.
How does PISF relate to PK-CTDISR?
CTDISR covers telecommunications licensees specifically; PISF is a broader national baseline. Many controls overlap. GRCLens maps them so a CTDISR-aligned organisation can quickly identify its PISF gaps.
Can GRCLens be hosted in Pakistan?
Yes. The platform can be deployed on-premises in your own data centre, which is the standard arrangement where data residency or PISF data localisation requirements apply.
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Talk to us about PISF 2026
Security Solution Consultants provides PISF 2026 readiness and advisory alongside the platform, so you can combine tooling with hands-on expertise.
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