20 July 2017 12:05 am Views - 2198
Regional technology leader Epic Technology Group, synonymous with FinTech solutions, takes the lead in technology development by opening a cyber security management lab in Japan, a first by a Sri Lankan FinTech company outside Sri Lanka.
Speaking on this landmark achievement Group Director and CEO of Epic Technology Group Viraj Mudalige who was in Japan recently said,“Cyber security today has become a hot topic of discussion and very soon it will be a national issue if not addressed properly, with Japan getting ready for the 2020 Olympics the threat of cyber security looms and needs to be addressed fast. EPIC Technology Group with our extensive experience and diverse proprietary product portfolio in information systems security, secure electronic payments, identity and access management and secure enterprise communication domains, is delighted to join hands with IUJ to build awareness and prepare enterprise management to face this issue successfully.”
From left: KushaniNarangoda, Manager Business Development Adam Inventions Co Ltd; Kaushal Wawlagala President Adam Inventions; Viraj Mudalige Group Director and CEO Epic Technology Group; Dr.Kimio Kase President - IUJ; Mr Asela Jayarathne Business Development Consultant Epic Technologies Japan and Dr.Zaw Zaw Aung Assistant Professor (IUJ)
“The main objective of this cyber security management lab in Japan would be to conduct joint research and conduct management training programmes on cyber security, information systems security, secure payments and cyber threat mitigation. Confirmation has already been received from top corporates to participate in our joint programmes, so that they are well aware of the threats and can take adequate measures to protect themselves and their business”.
Programmes will be done in conjunction with the Global IT Park in Niigata Prefecture where Epic Technology already operates from,” added Mudalige.
The International University of Japan was founded in 1982, as Japan’s first graduate-school-only university, with leaders who believe a unique vision representing business, government and world organizations. International University of Japan equips students with interdisciplinary skills covering politics, economic and management as well as historical and cultural perspectives to take on current global issues from their chosen professions.