Biography:
Prof. Kasun De Zoysa is the Deputy Director and Coordinator of the Center for Digital Forensic (CDF) at the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC). He has led national initiatives on cybersecurity, digital forensics, and ICT policy development, contributing to Sri Lanka’s digital transformation and resilience efforts.
Prof. De Zoysa has collaborated internationally including with George Washington University, USA, National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and Stockholm University, Uppsala University and Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden on projects at the intersection of digital security and governance. His leadership in integrating academic research with national technology strategy positions him as a leading voice in preparing the region for the quantum secure future.
From Bits to Qubits: Building Quantum Readiness in Academia and Industry
Quantum computing is no longer a distant frontier. It is a disruptive force that will redefine national security, digital economies, and technological sovereignty. As powerful quantum machines emerge, the encryption systems that safeguard government data, financial transactions, and critical infrastructure will become vulnerable.
This keynote calls for a strategic national response to the post quantum era. It explores how universities, industry, and policymakers can collaborate to build quantum readiness developing skills, research capacity, and migration strategies toward Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
