SLT holds “Industry Forum on Cyber Security”

SLT in collaboration with SL CERT held The Cyber Security Forum, with the aim of increasing awareness and helping CIOs and Heads of IT departments in organizations to improve online security and prevent cybercrimes. The Forum took place at the Hilton Colombo Residences with the participation of a large number of CIOs, Cyber security and IT security experts in Sri Lanka. Both the organizations aim to work together towards the developmental goals of the country, providing assurance for next generation cyber security services.

The Forum addressed latest threats being experienced globally, protecting critical national infrastructure, and encouraging administration’s participation in the discussions of national level cyber security initiatives.

“It is important that both the public and private sec- tor should come together in protecting critical assets with confidence and trust, which will help manage risks that are known and get ahead of those not known. The timely collaboration of Sri Lanka Telecom and SL CERT is a commendable effort in this light. At present, the focus should be on two primary areas; the concept of enhanced public/private information shar- ing and developing standards, and crafting a cybersecurity framework for Sri Lanka that addresses risks across government and industry and to do so quickly. Simultaneously, an effective cyber security framework should enable overcoming barriers in continuing economic growth, while creating an environment that protects and nurtures innovation,” SLT stated.