Guest Speaker Events

We are excited to announce the list of guest speakers who will be joining us at upcoming events and conferences. Our speakers are experts in their respective fields and will share their knowledge and insights on a range of topics related to information technology governance, security, and risk management. 

Visit ISACA Sri Lanka YouTube Channel to look into the previous events recordings

Confirmed & Completed Guest Speeches

Fintech, Economic crisis and way forward

July 12, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Mihindu Rajaratne

Mihindu Rajaratne

Total CPE Delivered 19

Synopsis

The outlook of the economy seemed to be in crisis still, with continuous inflationary effects, geo-political conflicts and social unrests over various developments. Resourceful economies like G7 countries to have suffered with the impact of the global recessionary trend. Fintech stands to help the businesses , communities to mitigate these negative impact, however, it demands financial resources to establish, transform and sustain the required infrastructures which will eventually eliminate the waste, corruption, duplication of processes and bureaucracy to deliver the enhanced affordability of technology, productivity of human resources and effectiveness & efficiency of the economic resources. The public and governments are receivers of these benefits with uplifted living standards.

Managing Risks at implementation of DX Projects

June 09, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Sayed Mohammad Imtiaz Murshed, CISA

Sayed Mohammad Imtiaz Murshed, CISA

Total CPE Delivered 19

Synopsis

According to the Harvard Business Review, the rate of digital transformations failing to meet their original objectives ranges from 70% to 95%, with an average of 87.5%. Yet, digital transformation has been at the top of corporate agendas for at least a decade and shows no sign of slowing down. Digital Transformation projects are very expensive and considered high-risk projects, before implementing this type of project, we need to understand the risk and plan to manage the risk properly. This CPE session will enlighten the participants about risk management.

API Security & Legal Risk Management

June 05, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

Baljeet Malhotra

Baljeet Malhotra

Total CPE Delivered 10

Synopsis

Web APIs contribute 83% of the Internet traffic today. APIs benefit organizations immensely through accelerated innovations, newer business models, competitive differentiation. But the growing API usage also means increased cybersecurity risks for enterprises. Given the importance of APIs in digital transformation and the risk they pose to enterprises, it is imperative for Security, Compliance and Audit professionals to better understand various API risks.

CISA Exam Ready
Q & A Session

May 20, 2023 @ 2:00 PM

Walid BOUZOUITA

Walid BOUZOUITA

Total CPE Delivered 45

Synopsis

Walid BOUZOUITA is a Consultant and Trainer with expertise in various areas including CISA, CIA, CRISC, CDPSE, ITIL®, ISO27001, COBIT 2019 Design & Implementation, ISO31000 Risk Manager, COBIT Assessor, PRINCE2 Practitioner, ISO9001, ISO21001, ISO20000, and ISO37301. He serves as the President of ISACA Tunis Chapter and has provided support to ISACA Sri Lanka for their CISA Exam Read Q & A Session. The session is open to all individuals interested in taking the CISA exam, as well as those looking to refresh their knowledge on CISA. It will be an interactive session.

Cyber Security Strategy Guide for Security Leaders

April 19, 2023 @ 12:00 PM

Mohan Chathuranga

Mohan Chathuranga

Total CPE Delivered 25

Synopsis

The threat landscape, threat actors, and data regulations are continually evolving at a rapid pace. To ensure your organization is adequately protected, it's essential to work collaboratively with technology, development, business, and other teams to develop the right approach for security. In this online webinar, we'll explore the key components of a successful cybersecurity strategy, including how to effectively organize and prioritize security investments. You'll gain practical insights into aligning your approach with data regulations and making a compelling case to leadership teams. Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in cybersecurity and safeguard your organization from evolving threats.

Speakers' Details of the Upcoming Guest Speeches

Name Brief Introduction Topic Tentative / Date of Presentation Link to Session
Tharindu Nanayakkara MCT, BSc in CSN, BSc in CS, MBA, CSPO, Oracle Infra To be confirmed May, 2023 Not Available
Pulasthi Jayasinghe CEH, B.Sc (Sp. Hons), CSN, PGDip Curtin, MSc in IT (Sp. CyberSec) To be confirmed To be confirmed Not Available
Chalani Karunanayake #SheLeadTech, CISM, CISA, LA ISO 27K, IT GRC Professional To be confirmed May 30, 2023 at 5:30 PM Will be available soon
Livan Jayasekara Security Solution Consulting, Network, Cyber Security Specialist, Cyber Security Trainer, Solution Consulting @ APTS | Leading the Solution Architecting To be confirmed To be confirmed Not Available
Kumar Manthri Deloitte Sri Lanka To be confirmed To be confirmed Not Available
Suranga Seneviratne Senior Lecturer - Security at University of Sydney AI Safety, Security and Privacy July 2023 Not Available