As per Lawkidunya, Here’s a comprehensive guide to cyber crime prevention and incident response planning for Pakistani businesses:

Cyber Crime Prevention

1. Implement a Cybersecurity Policy: Develop and enforce a comprehensive cybersecurity policy that outlines procedures for employees, contractors, and third-party vendors.

2. Conduct Regular Risk Assessments: Identify potential vulnerabilities and threats through regular risk assessments and penetration testing.

3. Train Employees: Educate employees on cybersecurity best practices, phishing attacks, and social engineering tactics.

4. Use Strong Passwords: Implement a strong password policy that requires employees to use unique, complex passwords for all accounts.

5. Keep Software Up-to-Date: Regularly update operating systems, software, and applications to ensure you have the latest security patches.

6. Use Antivirus Software: Install and regularly update antivirus software to protect against malware and other cyber threats.

7. Use Firewalls: Implement firewalls to control incoming and outgoing network traffic.
8. Use Encryption: Use encryption to protect sensitive data, both in transit and at rest.

Incident Response Planning

1. Develop an Incident Response Plan: Create a comprehensive incident response plan that outlines procedures for responding to cyber incidents.
2. Establish an Incident Response Team: Assemble a team of experts, including IT, security, and management, to respond to cyber incidents.
3. Identify Incident Response Procedures: Develop procedures for containing, eradicating, recovering, and post-incident activities.
4. Establish Communication Protocols: Develop communication protocols for incident response team members, stakeholders, and law enforcement.
5. Conduct Regular Incident Response Drills: Conduct regular incident response drills to ensure the team is prepared to respond to cyber incidents.
6. Review and Update the Incident Response Plan: Regularly review and update the incident response plan to ensure it remains effective and relevant.

Incident Response Steps

1. Detection and Reporting: Detect and report cyber incidents to the incident response team.
2. Containment: Contain the incident to prevent further damage.
3. Eradication: Eradicate the root cause of the incident.
4. Recovery: Recover systems and data affected by the incident.
5. Post-Incident Activities: Conduct post-incident activities, including incident analysis, reporting, and lessons learned.

Relevant Laws and Regulations

1. Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016: A comprehensive law that provides a framework for the prevention and investigation of electronic crimes in Pakistan.
2. Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act 1996: A law that provides a framework for the regulation of telecommunications in Pakistan.
3. Data Protection Act 2020: A law that provides a framework for the protection of personal data in Pakistan.

Additional Resources

1. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA): A regulatory body that provides guidance on cybersecurity best practices and incident response.
2. Federal Investigation Agency (FIA): A law enforcement agency that investigates cybercrimes in Pakistan.
3. Pakistan Information Security Association (PISA): A non-profit organization that provides guidance on information security best practices and incident response.