The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) recently conducted a Cyber Safety Training Programme for staff members of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity awareness across the public sector.

A release issued yesterday by Sri Lanka CERT said: The training programme was organised following the directive of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who has instructed the Ministry of Digital Economy and Sri Lanka CERT to enhance the digital security capacity of government officers across state institutions.

Participants in this capacity building programme included department heads, senior officials, and the Secretary-General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera.

The sessions were conducted by Nirosh Ananda, Chief Information Security Officer of Sri Lanka CERT; Charuka Damunupola, Lead Information Security Engineer; and Thilina Dissanayake, Manager Capacity Development on Cyber Safety.

The workshop covered several key topics, including crisis management in social media contexts, cybersecurity and online safety, ethical and responsible use of social media, and emerging trends in digital media. These sessions aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to adopt safer digital practices in their professional roles and to better understand the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Through the training, participants gained practical insights into protecting sensitive information, maintaining professional standards in online communication, and effectively managing digital risks and challenges in today’s interconnected environment.This initiative forms part of Sri Lanka CERT’s broader efforts to enhance cybersecurity awareness and build cyber resilience across government institutions in Sri Lanka.