Deakin University, Australia and CICRA Campus hold forum on digital trust

Prof. Robin Dass, Ruwanthi Fernando and Boshan Dayaratne

Deakin University, Australia, in collaboration with CICRA Campus, recently orchestrated a captivating and thought-provoking event as part of Deakin Week Sri Lanka 2023. 
The event, held on August 16, 2023, at Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo, brought together luminaries and experts in the field of cybersecurity to explore the pressing question: ‘Zero Trust – hype or the panacea for digital trust?’

The spotlight of the event was firmly fixed on Zero Trust, an innovative and transformative concept within the cybersecurity landscape. Attendees were treated to a comprehensive exploration of Zero Trust’s significance in the rapidly evolving world of digital security. 
Contrary to the conventional wisdom of relying on internal networks and distrusting external threats, Zero Trust advocates for a paradigm shift. It demands rigorous verification of all users and devices, regardless of their location, to bolster the overall cybersecurity defences of organisations.

Distinguished speakers graced the stage, contributing their wealth of knowledge and insights to the discourse. The event boasted two key presenters.
Prof. Robin Dass, the eminent Director of the Centre for Cyber Resilience and Trust (CREST) at Deakin University, lent his expertise to unravel the theoretical foundations of Zero Trust. Prof. Dass’ presentation illuminated the potential benefits of this approach in safeguarding digital assets from the increasingly intricate and sophisticated cyber threats. His in-depth exploration of the core tenets of Zero Trust underscored its relevance in today’s interconnected digital landscape and the imperative to overhaul prevailing security architectures.

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC Chief Information and Process Officer Ruwanthi Fernando shared her real-world insights and pragmatic perspectives on the practical implementation of Zero Trust strategies. Her presentation delved into the tangible challenges and triumphant moments experienced during the integration of Zero Trust principles into an organisational framework. Fernando’s invaluable insights offered attendees a window into the transformative potential of Zero Trust for enterprises seeking to fortify their cybersecurity posture.
Guiding the event with finesse and insight was CICRA Holdings Group Director/CEO Boshan Dayaratne. His insightful remarks and adept moderation facilitated a lively exchange of ideas, fostering a dynamic atmosphere of discussion and exploration among both attendees and speakers.