CPM’s 26th webinar on ‘Safety of information in a technically driven world’

A popular knowledge sharing forum for professional managers, ‘Evening for Managers’ (EFM) organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka) will focus its 26th webinar on ‘Safety of information in a technically driven world’ a timely subject of cyber security.

The webinar will be held on Friday, 27 August from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom and participants can access the webinar free of charge.

A recent study by Infosys points out that over 100 top brands in the world are in danger of security breaches which could result in a loss of $ 223 billion from their value. Technology has permeated every aspect of our lives, more so after the inception of the current pandemic. Today we use technology to buy groceries or to order a three-wheeler.

In this data dominated world a primary and essential prerequisite for any operation is the protection of data from cyber-attacks. As shown by Infosys, the cost to companies could be colossal. It is not merely the immediate costs of breaches that are harmful; the long-term loss of customer relationships and damage to assiduously built brands can be excessive and disastrous. Thus, everyone has to implement a well-defined cyber security strategy and keep constant vigil over cyber threats.

Cyber bullying is increasing since the world is now moved 100% to online meetings and discussions. Recently certain Sri Lankan schools became victims. Thus, it is the time to discuss the legal framework to protect cyber bullying and crime.

The veteran of the Information Technology industry Prof. Rohan Samarajiva, Founding Chair of LIRNEasia, a think tank active across South and South East Asia expects to share his valuable insights on the key presentation which will discuss current issues in terms of information security. He is a member of the UN Global Pulse Advisory Group on Data and Artificial Intelligence. 

His presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with two panellists. Cybercrimes and its vicious outcome will be discussed together with Sanji De Silva, who has a reputation as an innovator and encourages this, both within his organisation, and across the eco system in which he operates. In 2014 he was recognised as the ‘ICT Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the British Computer Society and SLASSCOM. He was adjudged ‘Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship in the same year. Aparrajitha Ariyadasa, Senior Attorney-at-Law, Lecturer, International Patent Agent, Company Secretarial, Arbitrator and a legal Entrepreneur will focus on law enforcement and legal framework. She is also a Senior Partner, ATD Legal Associates, and Director of Cyber Forensic Lab and Chairman of Lanka Intellectual Property Org. CPM Training and Development Alt. Chairman Hashan Travis Haputhanthri will be the moderator of the panel discussion.

CPM Sri Lanka Founder and incumbent President, Prof. Lakshman R. Watawala will deliver the welcome address.

The EFM Program has now reached its pinnacle among its members and with the general public as the most consistent, modern event and as a program that discusses most relevant and critical topics where anyone can use it to enhance their knowledge. Over 300+ participants at the last concluded 25th EFM proved that its popularity is increasing program after program.

CPM Sri Lanka invites all interested stakeholders to listen to expert views through this valuable webinar. You could reach CPM Secretariat via 0706 590995/0706 590996/0706 590997 or send an email to [email protected] for prior registrations.

CPM Sri Lanka is engaged in the conduct of professional management diploma programs, executive management development programs, knowledge sharing sessions, research forums, international management conferences, release of bi-annual management journals and organising various other networking events for its members and well-wishers (www.cpmsrilanka.org).