Critical Telecom Data and Infrastructure Security Regulations compliance software
Assess and evidence Pakistan's Critical Telecom Data and Infrastructure Security Regulations with audit-ready reporting.
What PK-CTDISR requires
The Critical Telecom Data and Infrastructure Security Regulations set the cybersecurity obligations for telecommunications licensees in Pakistan, issued under the authority of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. They address the protection of critical telecom infrastructure and the data it carries.
Obligations cover security governance, protection of critical data and infrastructure, incident detection and reporting, audit, and the security of arrangements with third parties. Licensees are expected to demonstrate compliance through documented evidence rather than assertion.
For operators that also hold ISO/IEC 27001 certification or serve international customers with their own security requirements, a substantial proportion of CTDISR controls overlap with obligations already being met — provided the evidence is structured so it can be reused.
Who it applies to
- Telecommunications licensees regulated by the PTA
- Operators of critical telecom infrastructure in Pakistan
- Service providers contracted to licensed telecom operators
- Organisations required to evidence CTDISR alignment to the regulator
At a glance
- Regulator: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
- Focus: Critical telecom data and infrastructure security
- Key areas: Governance, data protection, incident reporting, audit, third parties
- Evidence basis: Documented control implementation
How GRCLens supports PK-CTDISR
PK-CTDISR 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.
CTDISR control catalogue
The regulation's controls are pre-loaded so assessment begins from a structured baseline.
Regulator-ready reporting
Produce assessment reports and evidence packs suited to submission and audit.
Reuse of ISO 27001 evidence
Overlapping controls are mapped, so evidence already collected for ISO/IEC 27001 counts towards CTDISR rather than being duplicated.
Local deployment
Deploy on-premises in Pakistan where data residency or licence conditions require it.
PK-CTDISR frequently asked questions
Who must comply with PK-CTDISR?
The regulations apply to telecommunications licensees regulated by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, and reach the service providers those licensees depend on for critical infrastructure and data handling.
Can existing ISO 27001 work count towards CTDISR?
In large part, yes. Many CTDISR controls overlap with ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A. GRCLens maps them onto a shared control model so evidence captured once applies to both.
Can GRCLens be hosted in Pakistan?
Yes. The platform can be deployed on-premises in your own data centre, which is the usual arrangement where data residency or licence conditions apply.
One platform, many obligations
Talk to us about PK-CTDISR
Security Solution Consultants provides PK-CTDISR readiness and advisory alongside the platform, so you can combine tooling with hands-on expertise.
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