Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT), along with the Ministry of Digital Economy successfully hosted the 16th National Cyber Security Conference of Sri Lanka at the Water's Edge hotel in Battaramulla, on November 12, 2025
The conference was held under the theme "Building a Trusted and Cyber Resilient Nation," has attracted over 400 policymakers, industry professionals, academics, technology experts, and representatives from government, private sector, corporate organizations, NGOs, and universities.
The conference was centered on the sub-theme “Shaping Policy, Enabling Practice, and Strengthening National Response Capacity” reflecting the country’s strategic direction to enhance cyber preparedness, digital trust, and national resilience in an era of increasing cyber threats.
The conference contributed to the ongoing development of robust multi-stakeholder collaboration in which all sectors actively participate in cybersecurity development and capacity upgrading. In terms of strengthening institutional capacity, increasing public awareness, and encouraging responsible digital innovation for the future, the 2025 edition was groundbreaking.
National cyber governance, critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity law and data protection frameworks, online safety, operational resilience, international cyber defense cooperation, and the responsible use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and quantum systems have all been addressed through additional speeches, thematic sessions, and fireside discussions.
Public online safety, legal preparedness for a digital nation, cybersecurity as the cornerstone of digital economic growth, and the safe adoption of developing technology were all covered in a number of panel talks. In an effort to contribute to evidence-based national policy and institutional development, experts from various sectors participated in these panels.
This year’s conference was supported by key industry sponsors. Dialog Enterprise serves as the Principal Sponsor, while Check Point partners as the Platinum Sponsor. Fortinet joins as the Gold Sponsor, TikTok partners as the Strategic Partner for Online Safety, and Sentry Labs supported as the Silver Sponsor. The collaboration of these organizations reflects the shared commitment to advancing national cybersecurity and public digital protection in Sri Lanka.
The 16th National Cyber Security Conference of Sri Lanka, with the theme "Building a Trusted and Cyber Resilient Nation," will be taking place on November 12, 2025, at the Water's Edge hotel in Battaramulla, said the Hon. Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eng. Eranga Weeraratne.
His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka will be the Chief Guest of the event which will host over 400 participants, including both national and international representatives.
This national event is jointly organized by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT), bringing together policymakers, industry professionals, academics, technology experts, and representatives from government, private sector, corporate organizations, NGOs, and universities said Hon. Minister.
This year’s focus is centered on the sub-theme “Shaping Policy, Enabling Practice, and Strengthening National Response Capacity” reflecting the country’s strategic direction to enhance cyber preparedness, digital trust, and national resilience in an era of increasing cyber threats.
Mr. Waruna Sri Dhanapala, Acting Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy, will give the opening remarks for the conference, emphasizing cybersecurity as the cornerstone of economic expansion and global competitiveness. This will be followed by a Special Address from Dr. Kanishka Karunasena, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka CERT, who will discuss the implementation of Sri Lanka’s National Cyber Security Strategy. Takafumi Kadono, the Asian Development Bank's Country Director for Sri Lanka, will give the keynote address, which will focus on global cybersecurity trends shaping national preparedness.
The Hon. Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, will deliver a speech on strengthening public trust in digital systems. Additional guest speeches, thematic sessions, and fireside discussions will explore national cyber governance, critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity law and data protection frameworks, online safety, operational resilience, global cyber defense collaboration, and the responsible use of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud computing, and Quantum systems.
Several panel discussions will examine cybersecurity as a foundation of digital economic growth, legal readiness for a digital nation, public online safety, and the secure adoption of emerging technologies. Experts from multiple sectors will contribute to these panels to support evidence-based national policy and institutional development.
This year’s conference is supported by key industry sponsors. Dialog Enterprise serves as the Principal Sponsor, while Check Point partners as the Platinum Sponsor. Fortinet joins as the Gold Sponsor, TikTok partners as the Strategic Partner for Online Safety, and Sentry Labs supports as the Silver Sponsor. The collaboration of these organizations reflects the shared commitment to advancing national cybersecurity and public digital protection in Sri Lanka.
The National Cyber Security Conference continues to be one of Sri Lanka’s most significant platforms for driving collective national action in cybersecurity. The 2025 edition is expected to play a transformative role in strengthening institutional capabilities, raising public awareness, and promoting responsible digital innovation for the future.
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