ICT

CICRA conducts Computer Hacking Forensic Investigation v8 training

For the first time in Sri Lanka, CICRA completed the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigation (C|HFI) training programme using the latest version eight released by the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council), USA.

CICRA Director/CEO Boshan Dayaratne, said that 13 participants including top corporate IT experts followed this speciliazed training programme conducted by CICRA’s exclusive master trainer Krishnan Rajagopal from Malaysia.

C|HFI is the process of detecting hacking attacks and extracting evidence to report the crime and conduct audits to prevent future attacks.

“Computer crime in today’s cyber world is on the rise. Computer Investigation techniques are being used by police, government and corporate entities globally and many of them turn to EC-Council for our Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (C|HFI) Certification Programme,” Dayaratne said.

“Computer Security and Computer investigations are changing terms. More tools are invented daily for conducting computer Investigations, be it computer crime, digital forensics, computer investigations, or even standard computer data recovery. The tools and techniques covered in EC-Council’s C|HFI programme will prepare the student to conduct computer investigations using groundbreaking digital forensics technologies.”

“Computer forensics is simply the application of computer investigation and analysis techniques in the interests of determining potential legal evidence. Evidence might be sought in a wide range of computer crime or misuse, including but not limited to theft of trade secrets, theft of or destruction of intellectual property, and fraud,” Dayaratne said.

“C|HFI investigators can draw on an array of methods for discovering data that resides in a computer system, or recovering deleted, encrypted, or damaged file information known as computer data recovery.”

“Electronic evidence is critical in many situations including disloyal employees, computer break-in, possession of pornography, breach of contract, industrial espionage, e-mail fraud, bankruptcy, disputed dismissals, web page defacements and theft of company documents.”

“The C|HFI certification validates the candidate’s skills to identify an intruder’s footprints and to properly gather the necessary evidence to prosecute in the court of law.

Computer forensics graduates have been in high demand for jobs with law enforcement and that demand is growing. Starting salaries in the field can range as high as $85,000 to $120,000 in the US,” Dayaratne said.

The CHFI certification will benefit e-business security professionals, systems administrators, legal professionals, banking, insurance and other professionals, government agencies, IT managers, police and other law enforcement personnel and for defense and military personnel.

The CHFI certification is awarded after successfully completing the five day training followed by passing a four-hour EC-Council examination.

3M Sri Lanka showcased at US Trade Show

3M Sri Lanka participated at the recently held US Trade Show at the Hilton Colombo. The trade show, jointly organized by the American Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (AMCHAM) and the US Embassy, provided an opportunity for businesses to promote their products and services. The event witnessed a large gathering of corporates, Government officials and members of AMCHAM.

Global innovations giant 3M has made its mark through the company’s culture of innovation and creative collaboration, which continuously seeks to deliver innovative, practical solutions to diverse industries worldwide. 3M broke through traditional mediums of straightforward product display and promotion by setting the backdrop and theme for its stall to reflect the Company’s spirit of innovation. “We incorporated innovative technology and used different tools to engage with visitors” explained Suren Rajanathan, Vice President, 3M Sri Lanka. “Visitors to the stall were invited to take the 3M Innovation Challenge quiz at special kiosks, where their knowledge on inventions, inventors and 3M innovation was tested. Participants who won the challenge were duly rewarded by 3M”.

Commenting on the US Trade Show at a media briefing, AMCHAM President Vijaya Ratnayake stated that the United States has expressed a desire to increase more FDI flows to Sri Lanka while increasing Sri Lankan exports to the US. “With the announcement of the National Export Initiatives in 2010, the United States is keen to double their exports by 2014. Sri Lankan importers could benefit by these incentives provided to US exporters by leveraging on opportunities with trading partners to source high quality products from the USA such as machinery, equipment, IT and related fields”. AMCHAM Sri Lanka brings together over 344 members representing 230 leading Sri Lankan and American companies engaged in trade, business and investment activities between these two countries.

A total of 26 companies participated in the US Trade Show. “At a time when both countries are seeking new opportunities to further develop bilateral trade, the trade show provided a valuable opportunity for businesses to promote their products and services,” further elaborates Ratnayake.

Dell hosts seminar on digital training

Dell recently hosted a seminar on digital teaching and digital lab to introduce customized education technology solutions that can help schools function more efficiently and equip students with the necessary skills for the digital age.

Over the years, Dell has endeavored to transform student learning to the next level through effective use of IT solutions in education that enhance digital learning.

Addressing a captive audience at the event was Johny Dermawan, senior brand manager, Dell Client Product Solutions, Ms. Rani Burchmore, head of Education Practice for Dell, South Asia and Korea, and Shermal Jayatilaka, country manager for Dell Sri Lanka.