Huawei Sri Lanka CEO Zhang Jinze (right) exchanges sponsorship agreement with CICRA Group Director and CEO Boshan Dayaratne

Global giant Huawei Technologies has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of cyber security in Sri Lanka by joining the 10th Annual Cyber ​​Security Summit as a Platinum Partner for the third consecutive year. With its extensive expertise in cyber security, Huawei will contribute to the summit’s mission to address the pressing cyber challenges facing the nation.

Group Director and CEO of Cyber ​​International Corporation Research and Analysis (CICRA), Boshan Dayaratne, expressed his appreciation for Huawei’s continued involvement, stating: “We are delighted to welcome Huawei for the third consecutive year at Our Cyber ​​Security Summit. They have been pillars of the success of this summit for the past two years.

Their commitment to supporting the country in cyber security is invaluable.”

Huawei Sri Lanka CEO Zhang Jinze said: “We believe that the principles of cyber security are based on integrity, trust, capability, accountability, openness and transparency. For the third consecutive year, Huawei is pleased to be part of the 10th Annual Cyber ​​Security Summit 2024. We welcome closer communication and collaboration with all stakeholders to jointly address emerging risks and challenges during this transformations that change the world.”

The 10th Annual Cyber ​​Security Summit 2024, scheduled for November 25 and 26, 2024 at the Cinnamon Grand, arrives at a crucial time. As Sri Lanka’s IT infrastructure expands beyond expectations, it is facing increasing pressure from the strain of digital transformation and a shortage of skilled cyber security professionals.

The cyber threat landscape is rapidly evolving, with hackers using advanced techniques such as reconnaissance, probing and exploit development. In 2023 alone, global ransomware attacks increased by 72%, with some regions witnessing increases of up to 105%. The shift to remote work has further exacerbated vulnerabilities, leading to a staggering 400% increase in brute force attacks on unsecured systems.

This year’s summit provides a crucial platform to discuss how Sri Lanka can strengthen its cyber security defences. As a global technology and cybersecurity leader, Huawei will play an active role in sharing knowledge and promoting collaboration to help bridge the cybersecurity gap and promote best practices.

Huawei’s participation will extend to several key events, including the 4th Cyber ​​Security Youth Summit on October 29, the Capturing the Flag (CTF) Challenge for students on November 16, the CEO Evening Forum ” Why cybersecurity should be a boardroom discussion”. ” on Nov. 25 and the full-day conference on Nov. 26, which will be followed by Night Hack, where experts will provide live, real-world demonstrations. cyber attacks.

Huawei’s continued participation underscores its commitment to safeguard Sri Lanka’s digital future. Together with other key stakeholders, the summit aims to foster dialogue, empower the workforce and enhance the nation’s defenses against an ever-growing tide of cyber threats.