COLOMBO – Sri Lanka has officially rolled out its National Cyber Protection Strategy (2025–2029), a five-year plan designed to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity framework and support its digital economic transformation. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presided over the launch event, underscoring the government’s commitment to securing national digital infrastructure.
Developed by the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy and with technical support from the World Bank, the strategy outlines key objectives including:
- Establishing a robust legal and administrative framework for cybersecurity.
- Developing a skilled cybersecurity workforce equipped with advanced knowledge and expertise.
- Enhancing public awareness around digital safety and cyber threats.
As part of the initiative, the government also inaugurated the National Cybersecurity Operations Center, which will provide 24/7 monitoring of 37 institutions managing critical digital infrastructure to detect and respond to potential cyberattacks.
President Dissanayake emphasized that cybersecurity is now central to national security, economic stability, and citizens’ quality of life, noting that the new framework will help shield the nation from growing digital threats while enabling inclusive digital growth.
