Cyber Security - The Human Component
February 3, 2021 · 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Online event
Description
The session was organized under this never outdated topic to spread the knowledge of what cybersecurity means, how grave and critical it is and the impact it has on us. The internet has become an integral part of today’s generation of people; from communicating through instant messages and emails to banking, travelling, studying, and shopping, the internet has touched every aspect of life. Today due to high internet penetration, cybersecurity is one of the biggest needs of the world as cybersecurity threats are very dangerous to the country’s security. The program was conducted by Mr. Asela Waidyalankara, currently working as the Country Director at Comsec Ltd, which provides professional information security consulting services and electronic security programs. The session was featured and caught the audience’s eye with the theme, “Why is it important to protect it? What happens when your information is leaked? How does one move from gaining knowledge/experience to becoming a consultant? “ Mr. Asela emphasized what cybersecurity means, how grave and critical it is, the impact, types of cyberattacks, historical events, who is exactly a hacker, legal aspect, career paths in cybersecurity, and cyber hygiene.
Agenda
7.00 PM - 7.15 PM - Introduction to the event and the Speakers of the day 7.15 PM - 8.15 PM - Speeches by Mr. Asela 8.15 PM - 8.30 PM - Q&A session 8.30 PM - 8.35 PM - Ending of the event