Cybersecurity Archives - Lanka Business News

June 11, 2025

By Adrian Hia, Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Kaspersky Industrial sectors face escalating cyber threats that jeopardize operations, safety, financial stability and further technological development. In 2024, 40% of industrial organizations globally reported cyber incidents according to Kaspersky. Proactive cybersecurity measures are no longer optional but a necessity to ensure business continuity, regulatory compliance and […]

June 3, 2025

On May 28, 2025, something remarkable happened at the Ramada by Wyndham Colombo. Over 280 individuals — from red teamers and DevSecOps specialists to corporate executives, researchers, policymakers, and students — came together for a landmark moment in Sri Lanka’s cybersecurity journey: the inaugural BSides Sri Lanka conference. As the country’s first chapter of the […]

June 2, 2025

Colombo, 02 Jun 2025 – MillenniumIT ESP, in partnership with Cisco and Inflow Technologies, recently hosted a specialised event titled “Trust. Protect. Secure. – Redefined Security for BFSI” at Studio Hall, Cinnamon Life. The event brought together senior IT and cybersecurity leaders from Sri Lanka’s foremost public and private financial institutions for an exclusive exploration […]

May 14, 2025

Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations – represented by Kaspersky Endpoint Security – once again demonstrated 100% tamper protection in the latest focus penetration test by AV-Comparatives. Attackers often attempt to disable security tools as an initial step in compromising business infrastructure. This makes tamper protection a key mechanism for preventing further compromise of the system. It […]

May 14, 2025

Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, has strengthened its partnership with Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a global leader in cybersecurity, through South Asian Technologies Group, to offer advanced security solutions that protect Sri Lankan businesses from emerging cyber threats. This expanded collaboration focuses on enhancing enterprise cybersecurity by […]

April 30, 2025

At GITEX Asia 2025, Kaspersky has revealed findings from its latest research, stating that 71pct of cybersecurity professionals from Asia Pacific (APAC) regard Cyber Immunity as an effective strategy for minimizing the capabilities of cybercriminals to penetrate networks and compromise systems. These insights indicate a growing demand for developing secure by design systems instead of […]

April 24, 2025

Among the primary risks are inadequate security measures and insufficient resources allocated to OT cybersecurity, challenges surrounding regulatory compliance, and the complexities of IT/OT integration. These findings Kaspersky and VDC Research have revealed at GITEX Asia 2025. The research “Securing OT with Purpose-built Solutions” aims to analyze the current state of Operational Technology […]

April 8, 2025

A total of 2,803 ransomware incidents were detected and blocked by Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions for businesses in Sri Lanka from January to December 2024. The 6% growth in attacks highlights the persistent threat of ransomware to organizations across industries, reinforcing the need for a robust cybersecurity strategy. Experts from the global cybersecurity company urge businesses […]

April 3, 2025

Kaspersky continues to prove excellence in cybersecurity, receiving nine prestigious AV-TEST Best Awards for both consumer and business products. The independent AV-TEST Institute recognized Kaspersky’s solutions for their superior protection, advanced threat defense, and false positives resistance. In the business security category, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business (now part of Kaspersky Next) and Kaspersky’s Small […]

March 30, 2025

Sysco LABS was represented at the SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 2025 by Shanthi Rajesh, Director – Cybersecurity, Sysco LABS & Business Information Security Officer (BISO) for APAC at Sysco, who joined an expert panel discussion on “Closing the Gender Gap in Tech: Strategies, Policies and Workplace Innovation for Equity.” Held at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, […]

From risk assessment to protection: how to build an effective security strategy in industrial enterprises

BSides Sri Lanka 2025 Celebrates a Breakthrough Cybersecurity Gathering in Colombo

MillenniumIT ESP, Cisco, and Inflow Technologies Empower Sri Lanka’s BFSI Sector with Next-Gen Cybersecurity Solutions

Kaspersky reaffirms 100pct anti-tampering protection in latest AV-Comparatives test

Dialog Enterprise Expands Cybersecurity Partnership with Check Point to Safeguard Sri Lanka’s Digital Future

Cyber Immunity recognized by 71 pct of experts in APAC as a promising strategy against cybercriminals

Almost 40% of industrial enterprises identify cybersecurity as a key challenge in digitalizing OT environments

Ransomware attacks on Sri Lankan businesses continue to surge

Kaspersky wins nine AV-TEST Best awards for outstanding cybersecurity performance in 2024

Sysco LABS’ Shanthi Rajesh joins SLASSCOM panel on diversity in technology