During an interview on the sidelines of the World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum, Nirosha Ananda, chief information security officer of Sri Lanka CERT, shared his valuable insights on the fusion of digital technology and the historic Silk Road, shedding light on the potential chemical reactions and the pivotal role of cybersecurity in this convergence.

In sharing his understanding of the Digital Silk Road, Nirosha emphasized the transformative potential of integrating digital platforms with Silk Road activities.

He highlighted the shift towards online business operations and the subsequent reduction in energy consumption and carbon emissions, foreseeing a positive impact on the growth of businesses.

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The World Internet Conference (WIC) was established as an international organization on July 12, 2022, headquartered in Beijing, China. It was jointly initiated by Global System for Mobile Communication Association (GSMA), National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT), China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), Alibaba Group, Tencent, and Zhijiang Lab.