15th Annual National Conference on
CYBER SECURITY 2023

23rd May, 2023
8:00am - 5:30pm
Grand Ballroom, Watersedge Hotel, Colombo
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Welcome to the Biggest
Cyber Security Conference

Join us for an exclusive conference on protecting the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) of your country which will provide with valuable insights on the challenges, best practices, and emerging technologies for ensuring the resilience and security of CNII. Register now to secure your spot!

Register Now

Technical Workshop

Join the unique workshop designed to provide technical awareness and training to members of identified cybersecurity teams which will cover the latest techniques, tools, and strategies to safeguard critical information infrastructure. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your career and enhance your organization's security posture. Register now to secure your spot in this must-attend workshop!

Registration Closed

Hacking Challenge

Put your hacking skills to the test with our exciting hacking challenge! Join our challenge to experience real-world cyber security scenarios and sharpen your hacking skills. Are you ready for the challenge? Join us now!

Registration Closed

Information and Cyber Security Policy - Awareness Session

Informative awareness session on cyber security policy content, is aimed at making government officers aware of the latest cyber security trends and strategies to safeguard critical information infrastructure. Conducted in line with the Cyber Security Week of Sri Lanka CERT, this session is a must-attend event for anyone looking to enhance their cyber security knowledge.

The Speakers

Enrico Calandro

Project Leader

Enrico is responsible for the strategic direction of the project. Enrico has an in-depth knowledge of Cyber capacity building from his extensive research career, focusing upon the global South.

Sandun Hapugoda

Country Manager – Sri Lanka & Maldives, Mastercard

Sandun Hapugoda has almost 20 years of experience in Banking and Payments Industry and currently operate as the Country Manager in Sri Lanka and Maldives for Mastercard.

Hai Li

Director, Cyber Security, Public Affairs and Communications Dept, Asia Pacific, Huawei

16+ years in ICT industry, 16 + years in Huawei Cyber Security, in Public Affairs and Communications, Expert in ICT security such as 5G security, Cloud security, AI security.

Ashoke Baddage

Country Manager – Check Point Sri Lanka and Maldives, former Regional Manager - Palo Alto Networks for South Asia and Head of Distribution, Public Sector and Defense Cisco Systems.

Sujit Christy

President & Board Member, (ISC)2 Colombo Chapter, Sri Lanka

Sujit Christy is a passionate cybersecurity adoption evangelist providing vital guidance to improve the cyber defenses whilst raising cybersecurity awareness for risk reduction and improved compliance.

Wasantha Perera

Chief Executive Officer - CryptoGen

Wasantha the Founder and CEO at CryptoGen, the largest cyber security focused company in Srilanka. With more than 20 years of working experiences.

Jayantha Fernando

Attorney - Masters Law Degree (LLM) in Telecommunications & IT Law

Fernando is an Attorney with a "Specialized" Masters Law Degree (LLM) in Telecommunications & IT Law, which he read on a British Government scholarship (2003).

Dr Kanishka Karunasena

Head of Research, Policies and Projects of Sri Lanka CERT

Dr Kanishka Prior joining to CERT, Kanishka worked as an Academic & Researcher at RMIT University, Senior Project Manager at ICTA, Software Development Leader & Counter Part IT consultant for some ADB & World Bank Projects.

Samanthi Senanayake

Senior Consultant, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA)

Samanthi Senanayake is a senior public sector officer with 20 years of experience implementing various Information and Communication Technology projects in Sri Lanka.

Cyber Security Week

  • Day 01

    May 15, 2023

  • Day 02

    May 16, 2023

  • Day 03

    May 18, 2023

  • Day 04

    May 23, 2023

09:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Technical Workshop

Join the unique workshop designed to provide technical awareness and training to members of identified cybersecurity teams which will cover the latest techniques, tools, and strategies to safeguard critical information infrastructure. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your career and enhance your organization's security posture. Register now to secure your spot in this must-attend workshop!

Registration Closed
09:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Hacking Challenge

Put your hacking skills to the test with our exciting hacking challenge! Join our challenge to experience real-world cyber security scenarios and sharpen your hacking skills. Are you ready for the challenge? Join us now!

Registration Closed
09:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Information and Cyber Security Policy - Awareness Session

Informative awareness session on cyber security policy content, is aimed at making government officers aware of the latest cyber security trends and strategies to safeguard critical information infrastructure. Conducted in line with the Cyber Security Week of Sri Lanka CERT, this session is a must-attend event for anyone looking to enhance their cyber security knowledge.

(By Invitation Only)

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The 15th Annual National Conference on Cyber Security

Join us for an exclusive conference on protecting the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) of your country which will provide with valuable insights on the challenges, best practices, and emerging technologies for ensuring the resilience and security of CNII. Register now to secure your spot!

Register Now
08:00 - 12:00 AM

John Smith

Founder & CEO

How To Brand A Startup On A Small Budget

In this session we will discuss about digital topics in detail. You need laptops and other tech support equipment. This session will last for 2 hours. So prepare yourself.

08:00 - 12:00 AM

John Smith

Founder & CEO

Establishing a Brand Identity

In this session we will discuss about digital topics in detail. You need laptops and other tech support equipment. This session will last for 2 hours. So prepare yourself.

08:00 - 12:00 AM

Sarah Michelle

Founder & CEO

Interview With World Class Designer

In this session we will discuss about digital topics in detail. You need laptops and other tech support equipment. This session will last for 2 hours. So prepare yourself.

08:00 - 12:00 AM

Katty Wilson

Founder & CEO

Close Event Ceremony & Doorprize

In this session we will discuss about digital topics in detail. You need laptops and other tech support equipment. This session will last for 2 hours. So prepare yourself.

Registration Fees

Technical Workshop

LKR 10,000

  • May 15, 2023
  • 9:00am to 4.00pm
  • Distant learning center at SLIDA, Colombo
Registration Closed

Hacking Challenge

LKR 7,500

  • May 16, 2023
  • 9:00am to 3.00pm
  • Lavender Room, BMICH
Registration Closed

15th Annual National Conference on Cyber Security

LKR 10,000

  • May 23, 2023
  • 8:00am - 5:30pm
  • Grand Ballroom, Watersedge Hotel, Colombo
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* For other payment methods (Bank Transfer or Cheques), and if you require any quotations, please send your request to csw2023@cert.gov.lk

Official Sponsors

Principal Sponsors

Digital Innovation Partner

Special Partners

Strategic Partners

Digital Payment Platform Provider

Academic Partners

Industry Partners

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Join us for an exclusive conference on protecting the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) of your country which will provide with valuable insights on the challenges, best practices, and emerging technologies for ensuring the resilience and security of CNII. Register now to secure your spot!

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Where & When?

23rd May, 2023
Grand Ballroom, Watersedge Hotel, Colombo