Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s National Digital Security initiative, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs successfully concluded its third Cybersecurity Awareness Program. Launched as a strategic component of the "Clean Sri Lanka" national program, the session was held at the Sethsiripaya premises in Battaramulla on 19^th February 2026.

Strategic Oversight and Objectives

Following a request by the Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, the program was conducted under the direct guidance of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and the Chief of National Intelligence.

The primary objective was to empower Women and Child Development Officers and relevant public officials from the Kalutara District with the skills necessary to navigate the modern digital landscape while rigorously safeguarding both personal and official data.

 Key Technical Focus Areas

Participating officials engaged in comprehensive training across several critical domains:

• Digital Hygiene: Adoption of best practices for maintaining security during daily administrative duties.
• Threat Identification: Understanding prevalent cyber-attacks and identifying emerging digital risks in the current landscape.
• Practical Mitigation: Technical demonstrations and exercises designed to mitigate real-world cyber threats effectively.

Institutional Collaboration and Leadership

The training was delivered by an expert team led by the Director of the Defence Cyber Command (DCC). High-level representation from the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs included Director of Planning/ Acting Director General of the Planning and IT Division.

"Cybersecurity is no longer merely a technical requirement; it is a cornerstone of national resilience."

The successful execution of this program for the Kalutara District reinforces the government’s collective commitment to protecting citizen data and maintaining integrity within the digital age.