Sithira Wanniarachchi

Sithira Wanniarachchi currently serves as the Head of Cyber Security Governance & Compliance at Dialog Axiata PLC and is actively involved with SLASSCOM as the Chair of the Cyber Security Center of Excellence. With a solid foundation in cybersecurity and IT governance, Sithira has held various influential positions, including Mentor and Advisory Group Committee Member at ISACA, and was the Founder & Chair of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Previous experiences include heading Network Infrastructure, Security & Compliance at ITX360 and working as a Senior Network Engineer at Expolanka Holdings PLC. Sithira possesses a Master's degree in Security Science from EC-Council University, along with multiple certifications related to Business Continuity Management and cybersecurity. With a commitment to establishing Sri Lanka as a cyber security hub, Sithira contributes significantly to the development and mentoring of professionals in the IT sector.