13 November 2023 12:07 am Views - 158
Sri Lanka took a significant step towards fortifying its cloud computing landscape, as the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) launched its Sri Lanka Chapter during the prestigious INFOTEL Information Technology Exhibition 2023.
The CSA is a non-profit organisation that promotes the use of best practices for providing security assurance within cloud computing. It also provides education on the uses of cloud computing to help secure all other forms of computing.
The CSA is a coalition of individuals, companies, governments and other organisations dedicated to defining and promoting best practices to ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Through research, education, certification, events and products, the CSA aims to ensure cloud computing users can have a high level of confidence in the security of cloud solutions and services.
Neranjan Dissanayake, the esteemed President of the CSA Sri Lanka Chapter, emphasised the significance of this milestone achievement for cloud security professionals in Sri Lanka. By establishing a local chapter, Sri Lanka can tap into the wealth of industry expertise to provide robust security research, education, certification, events and products. The CSA’s activities, knowledge and extensive network will undoubtedly benefit the entire cloud computing community, including providers, customers, governments, entrepreneurs and the assurance industry. He stated that briefly the vision and mission statements are leading Sri Lanka’s journey towards a secure and innovative digital future through cloud security excellence.
The launch event witnessed a multitude of industry professionals, government officials and technology enthusiasts coming together to celebrate this momentous occasion. Attendees were able to explore the latest advancements in cloud security, learn from expert speakers and engage in insightful discussions surrounding the future of cloud computing in Sri Lanka.
Further, bolstering cloud security standards in Sri Lanka through collaboration, education and innovation, fostering a network of professionals and organisations dedicated to safeguarding digital assets, promoting best practices and advancing a secure, resilient cloud computing future, thereby positioning Sri Lanka as a hub for cloud security excellence, were focused on.