NAS-IT forms cybersecurity committee to strengthen Nepal’s digital defense

KATHMANDU: In a strategic move to bolster Nepal’s cybersecurity capabilities and enhance digital resilience, the Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT) has officially announced the formation of its Cybersecurity Committee. The committee aims to fortify the nation’s digital ecosystem through expert collaboration, policy advocacy, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

The newly established body will operate under the NAS-IT Board and act as a multi-stakeholder platform to coordinate high-impact, practical cybersecurity interventions across Nepal’s growing IT sector. It brings together top cybersecurity experts from NAS-IT member organizations committed to protecting national digital assets and aligning Nepal’s cybersecurity framework with international standards.

Vision: Trusted and Resilient Digital Nepal
The committee envisions a digitally resilient Nepal where the IT and software industry thrives globally while safeguarding critical national infrastructures. It aims to establish Nepal as a secure and competitive tech hub on the international stage.

Mission: Multi-Sectoral Cybersecurity Empowerment
The mission of the committee is to spearhead meaningful cybersecurity programs by enabling dialogue among private industry, academia, government, and civil society. It also seeks to accelerate policy reforms, technical capacity-building, and innovation in the cybersecurity domain.

Core Objectives of the NAS-IT Cybersecurity Committee
Expert Insights: Leverage the strategic and technical expertise of Nepal’s leading cybersecurity professionals.

Policy Advocacy: Push for practical, enforceable, and forward-looking national cybersecurity laws and regulations.

Collaboration: Facilitate deep engagement among private companies, public institutions, researchers, and community stakeholders.

Knowledge Sharing: Organize national events, workshops, research, and training programs to build a capable cyber workforce.

Market Expansion: Promote Nepal’s cybersecurity products and services, support startups, and scale global market outreach.

Committee Composition
The committee is led by Bijay Limbu Senihang from Vairav Technology Security Pvt. Ltd., with a team of core members and advisors from established cybersecurity firms and NAS-IT board members:

Core Members:
Bijay Limbu Senihang – Vairav Technology Security Pvt. Ltd. (Committee Lead)

Ghanashyam Oli – Biz Serve IT

Prajwol Gautam – Eminence Ways Pvt. Ltd.

Roshan Pokhrel – Logpoint Pvt. Ltd.

Sampanna Shrestha – Genese Solution Pvt. Ltd.

Advisors from NAS-IT Board:
Abhaya Poudel – Gokyo Labs Pvt. Ltd.

Deepen Chapagain – Logpoint Pvt. Ltd.

Narayan Koirala – Eminence Ways Pvt. Ltd.

Toward a Cybersecure National Future
The establishment of this committee marks a critical milestone in Nepal’s digital policy journey, particularly at a time when cyber threats are growing in scale and sophistication. NAS-IT believes the committee will serve as a bridge between policy and practice, aligning domestic cybersecurity goals with global norms.

In the broader context of Nepal’s digital transformation, the NAS-IT Cybersecurity Committee is expected to enhance national trust in digital systems, attract more tech investments, and prepare the nation to withstand cyber risks while accelerating innovation.