April 26, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s efforts to strengthen its digital security framework are gathering pace, with the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) confirming that several additional government agencies are in the process of integrating into the country’s central cyber defence system.
Senior Information Security Engineer Charuka Damunupola stated that ten public institutions have already completed registration with the National Cyber Security Operations Center, while four more are currently undergoing onboarding procedures. He noted that interest from other state bodies is also growing as awareness of cyber risks increases.
The operations centre, which was formally launched under the patronage of Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is designed to function as a central hub for monitoring, detecting and responding to cyber threats targeting critical government infrastructure.
Officials say the broader National Cyber Security Strategy aims to build a resilient and trustworthy digital environment, ensuring that public services remain secure and accessible as the country continues its digital transformation. Plans are also under discussion to extend similar protections to selected private sector entities considered vital to national stability.
The initiative is being rolled out by CERT in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy, with technical and advisory support provided by the World Bank. Authorities believe that expanding participation in the system will play a key role in mitigating cyber threats and safeguarding sensitive data across multiple sectors.