🛡️ The Asia Foundation & Sri Lanka Police Launch National Cybersecurity Campaign

• Overview: The Asia Foundation and Sri Lanka Police launched a nationwide public awareness campaign to enhance digital safety and prevent cybercrime, specifically targeting MSMEs and the general public. • Campaign Reach & Channels: - Features 6 infomercials broadcasting on TV Derana in Nov 2026 and Sri Lanka Police social media. - Multilingual (Sinhala & Tamil) pennants and stickers deployed across all police stations, Bandaranaike International Airport, public spaces, and public transport. • Business & Economic Impact: - Part of the regional Asia-Pacific Cybersecurity Fund (ACF) project (Oct 2023–Dec 2026) supported by Google.org. - Over 11,000 individuals across 7,000+ MSMEs trained to date in digital threat prevention. - University Cybersecurity Clinics (SLIIT & Uva Wellassa University) provided practical cyber safety support to 200+ MSMEs, building resilience in the digital economy. • Institutional & Safety Focus: - key practical rules highlighted: strong passwords, 2FA activation, verifying links, and non-sharing of OTPs. - Trained 230 police officers via the National Police Academy on community outreach, first-response protocols, and digital evidence preservation. - Custom cybersecurity toolkit integrated into the Sri Lanka Police Learning Management System.