Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation with Asela Waidyalankara | Special Cyber Week Episode

In this Cyber Week special of Tech Talk 360, we sit down with Asela Waidyalankara—cybersecurity leader, digital strategist, and renowned tech futurist—for a deep dive into the evolving threats and opportunities of the digital age.

Cybersecurity at Every Level

Asela breaks down the digital security landscape across individual, organizational, and national levels. From managing personal data to shaping national tech policy, he outlines how we can all play a role in protecting digital spaces.

Digital Literacy & Responsibility

Why is cyber awareness vital today—especially for the youth and older generations? Asela discusses the growing need for digital literacy in schools, the risks of misinformation, and how we can foster safer online behavior.

AI & Digital Transformation in Sri Lanka

With powerful insights into AI’s role in agriculture, healthcare, and education, Asela shares how Sri Lanka can leap forward—or fall behind—depending on the digital policies we adopt today.

For Aspiring Cyber Professionals

From ethical hacking to national infrastructure protection, Asela offers advice to young cybersecurity enthusiasts: stay curious, stay ethical, and commit to lifelong learning.

In this episode:

• Who is Asela Waidyalankara?
• The 3 levels of cybersecurity
• Data, privacy, and the fight against digital misinformation
• Why Sri Lanka needs urgent digital literacy reforms
• AI as a tool for development, not just consumption
• Career tips for future cybersecurity leaders
• A rallying call for responsible digital citizenship

Whether you're a student, a parent, a policymaker, or a tech enthusiast, this episode will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to rethink digital safety.

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