A comprehensive cybersecurity assessment has revealed significant risks in Sri Lankan Parliament's digital infrastructure, with nearly 82% of examined areas identified as high-risk.
Sri Lanka's Parliament faces substantial cybersecurity threats to its digital systems, according to findings detailed in the institution's 2025 Annual Performance Report. The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) conducted a thorough evaluation of Parliament's information and cybersecurity frameworks during the review period, examining a total of 56 distinct cybersecurity-related areas.
The assessment results proved concerning, with 46 of the 56 areas examined classified as posing a high level of risk to the institution. This represents approximately 82% of the audited cybersecurity components, indicating widespread vulnerability across Parliament's digital infrastructure.
The potential consequences of these vulnerabilities are significant, the report warns. Risks include unauthorized access to digital systems, unauthorized retrieval of sensitive information, operational disruptions to institutional functions, and defacement of official websites. Such breaches could cause reputational damage to Parliament and compromise the security of sensitive governmental data.
In response to the audit's findings, the report has emphasized the need for immediate action to address the identified cybersecurity gaps. The recommendations suggest that Parliament prioritize remedial measures to strengthen its digital defenses and reduce exposure to malicious cyber activities.
