The Government has instructed Secretaries and heads of ministries to establish direct collaboration with the National Cyber Protection Operations Center to ensure continuous professional support against rising cyber threats, Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced yesterday (19).
He said the Center operates 24/7 to monitor, identify, and respond to cyber threats, while also providing resources to detect and report malicious software and unauthorized access attempts.
Dr. Jayatissa warned that cyberattacks on public institutions and financial entities could disrupt essential services and lead to serious consequences, including the leakage of sensitive data, threats to personal and national security, risks to economic stability, and erosion of public trust in institutions.
“There is a risk of obstruction to essential services due to cyberattacks. Such incidents could compromise personal security within the community, national security, public health, economic stability, and good governance,”
he stressed.
The Minister said the National Cyber Protection Operations Center was established under the guidance of the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) and the Digital Economy Ministry, with the aim of minimising such threats and safeguarding digital infrastructure.
