Microsoft Sri Lanka, kicked–off its first ever security workshop enabling participants to learn how Microsoft is taking action against the growing wave of cyber criminal attacks and its deep-rooted commitment and consistency to secure IT systems worldwide. The Microsoft Security Workshop is an Asia wide initiative and makes its way to Sri Lanka after such events in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

Participants of the event, got a never-before chance to learn about key trends in the Security Industry, discover how best to prepare for advances in security technologies and to find out what Microsoft is doing to help its customers address risk while still taking advantage of the connected world. The event featured security stalwarts and some of the best speakers`A0on security like Steve Riley, Senior Program Manager Microsoft Corporation Security Unit, Mathew Hardman, ISV Developer Evangelist and Jacqueline Peterson-Jarvis, Senior Manager - Security Lead Microsoft Asia Pacific.

Commenting on this initiative Microsoft Sri Lanka EPG Lead Channa de Silva said, " At Microsoft, we are serious about helping Corporates and IT professionals address their ongoing security challenges. Success with Trustworthy Computing (TWC) is not an easy task.`A0 It may take years - perhaps a decade or more before customers trust technology and software as much as they trust utilities such as the telephone.`A0 The TWC initiative is a long-term undertaking that impacts virtually every aspect of Microsoft and it is predicated on four key focus areas: Security, privacy, reliability and business integrity. The high demand and overwhelming response from the IT and corporate community in Sri Lanka are reassuring and we hope to bring many such international events to our country."