Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

The Defence Cyber Command (DCC) of the Ministry of Defence successfully conducted a comprehensive Cyber Awareness Programme for officials of the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs on 25 August 2026 at the Galle District Secretariat.

In an era where child protection and the advancement of women's rights are increasingly intertwined with the digital environment, this important capacity-building initiative was designed to enhance awareness of cyber threats and promote safe digital practices among government officials working with women and children.

The programme was conducted under the strategic guidance of the "Clean Sri Lanka" ini...