Cyber security courses in Pakistan
Square1 Ai is an online school, registered in Sri Lanka. It runs three live cyber security bootcamps (Cybersecurity, AI Security and Red-Teaming, and Cloud Security Engineer), each twelve weeks on Zoom with one instructor and 10 projects you keep, for US$150 (about PKR 38,500), plus free certification practice for CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Microsoft SC-900, CompTIA CySA+ and CISSP. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 5:00 PM Pakistan time, with full-day sessions at weekends.
Charged in US dollars. About PKR 38,500 at the 4 October 2026 exchange rate. Self-paced courses from US$30.
What security roles pay in Pakistan
Monthly base pay across Pakistan, from Glassdoor (September and October 2026). The range is the middle half of reported salaries, and each row shows how many salaries it rests on.
| Role | Median a month | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber security analyst22 salaries | PKR 167,500 | PKR 46,250 to PKR 356,250 | Cybersecurity, AI Security and Red-Teaming |
| Cloud engineer49 salaries | PKR 121,667 | PKR 73,229 to PKR 184,167 | Cloud Security Engineer, Cloud Engineer with AI |
| Cyber security engineer21 salaries | PKR 113,333 | PKR 68,750 to PKR 270,833 | Cybersecurity, Cloud Security Engineer |
| Information security analyst24 salaries | PKR 82,917 | PKR 47,292 to PKR 410,833 | Cybersecurity |
| SOC analyst27 salaries | PKR 75,833 | PKR 43,667 to PKR 170,625 | Cybersecurity |
| Penetration tester10 salaries | PKR 40,000 | PKR 35,000 to PKR 66,250 | Cybersecurity, AI Security and Red-Teaming |
Salaries are what employers in Pakistan report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Bootcamps that fit a working week in Pakistan.
Twelve weeks each, weekday evenings and weekend days, 25 spots a cohort. Reserving a seat holds the founding price.
Cyber security courses in Pakistan, side by side
Cyber security courses you can take in Pakistan in 2026, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Cyber Security ProfessionalNED Academy, Karachi | 12 weeks | NED Academy, Karachi | PKR 30,000 |
| Certificate of CybersecurityNational Skills University, Islamabad | 3 months | Islamabad main campus, also Muridke | PKR 26,000 (Islamabad) |
| Cyber Security ExpertArfa Karim Technology Incubator, Lahore | 6 months | Lahore | PKR 60,000 |
| Live cyber security bootcamps (3 tracks)Square1 Ai | 12 weeks, about 15 hours a week | Live online, weekday evenings from 5:00 PM Pakistan and weekend days | From US$150 |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 14 October 2026. Ask the provider for the current intake before you pay.
Four ways into cyber security in Pakistan
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on whether you need a degree, a classroom, a certification or a portfolio.
- Route 1
A degree in cyber security or computing
Fits when You are starting out and want a BS, BSc or BIT for the long run.
Watch for Three to four years, and much of the first year is general computing before the security work starts.
- Route 2
A training institute course
Fits when You learn best in a classroom in Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad, and a certificate matters to you.
Watch for Ask how many hours are hands-on labs, and whether you attack and defend real systems or mostly watch.
- Route 3
An industry certification on your own
Fits when You are disciplined and want a credential employers search for, such as Security+, CEH or ISC2 CC.
Watch for A certification proves you know the syllabus, not that you have done the work; pair it with projects.
- Route 4
A live online bootcamp
Fits when You are working or freelancing and want security projects you can show, taught live after office hours.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new: the first cohorts have not graduated, so there is no placement rate yet.
Questions people in Pakistan ask about cyber security
Which cyber security course is best in Pakistan?
It depends on what you need. NED Academy's Certified Cyber Security Professional lists PKR 30,000 for 12 weeks and National Skills University's Certificate of Cybersecurity lists PKR 26,000 for 3 months; the table above lists each one's length and fee. If you are working and want hands-on projects an employer can check, Square1 Ai's twelve-week live bootcamps cost US$150.
How much does a cyber security course cost in Pakistan?
A Square1 Ai live cyber security bootcamp costs US$150 (about PKR 38,500) and a self-paced course starts at US$30. You pay in US dollars, so the rupee figure moves a little with the exchange rate. Other providers' fees are in the table above.
Are there free cyber security courses in Pakistan?
Yes. Square1 Ai's certification practice is free: practice questions, timed mock exams and study plans for Security+, ISC2 CC, SC-900, CySA+ and CISSP, with a free 20-question diagnostic for each. The live bootcamps and self-paced courses are paid.
What does a cyber security analyst earn in Pakistan?
Glassdoor puts the median base pay for a cyber security analyst across Pakistan at PKR 167,500 a month, with the middle half between PKR 46,250 and PKR 356,250. A SOC analyst's median is PKR 75,833.
Which cyber security certification should I start with?
If you are new, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) or CompTIA Security+ are the usual first certifications; Microsoft SC-900 suits people heading into Microsoft 365 and Azure work. Square1 Ai's free practice for each tells you where you stand with a 20-question diagnostic before you study.
Can I learn cyber security online in Pakistan while working full time?
Yes. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 5:00 PM Pakistan time, with full-day sessions at weekends. The work between sessions is graded by Nova, Square1 Ai's AI tutor, whenever you submit it. Plan for about fifteen hours a week across the twelve weeks.
Will the bootcamp help me get a job or freelance work?
There is no job guarantee and no placement rate, because the first cohorts have not graduated. You leave with 10 projects a client or employer can open and run, a recorded defence of your work, and a hiring plan worked through with your instructor.
Where is Square1 Ai based?
Square 1 AI (Pvt) Ltd is registered in Sri Lanka and teaches online, so you join from anywhere in Pakistan. Pakistan time is half an hour behind Sri Lanka, so the 5:30 PM Colombo start is 5:00 PM for you.
How do I pay from Pakistan?
Reserving a seat is free and takes your name, email and country. Nothing is charged until the start date is confirmed and you say yes. Payment is by card in US dollars through a Sri Lankan bank gateway, so the card needs international payments switched on; most banks let you do that in their app or with one call.
25 spots a cohort. Hold one from Pakistan.
Pick a bootcamp, reserve with your name and email, and hear the start date first. Nothing is charged until you confirm.