Sanaa:the Defence Cyber Command (DCC) successfully conducted a comprehensive Cyber Awareness Programme tailored for executive-level officials of the Defence Ministry. The session took place on 07 October at the Ministry auditorium.

Accourding to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, The programme was directed by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) and coordinated by Additional Secretary (Administration) Mr. Harsha Vinthanarachchi. It aligned with the national objectives of the “Clean Sri Lanka” project, promoting institutional accountability, secure governance, and robust digital hygiene within the defence establishment.

Presentations during the session addressed modern challenges in the digital landscape, focusing on the evolving cyber security threat landscape and its implications for national security. Led by Brigadier KVP Dhammika, Director of DCC, the team covered cyber security best practices, institutional protocols, and measures to protect critical systems and sensitive data.

Topics such as cyber scams, radicalisation, terrorism, and the legal framework governing cyber security and offences in Sri Lanka were also discussed. Colonel MADS Muthugala, Colonel General Staff of DCC, provided practical insights on the importance of vigilance and proactive awareness in cyberspace, along with discussions on cyber audits, common vulnerabilities, audit requirements, and measures to enhance overall cyber readiness.

The programme concluded with active engagement and discussion among senior officials. In his closing remarks, Additional Secretary Mr. Harsha Vithanarachchi expressed appreciation to the Defence Cyber Command for organizing the initiative and emphasized the need to strengthen digital vigilance across the public sector through broader awareness programmes.