NDB Bank receives acclaim at NBQSA Awards

NDB Head of IT Security Rasika Sampath, AVP IT Lasantha Mathupala and IT team accept the award

NDB Bank recently secured a victory at the prestigious National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA) 2023. 
The bank was honoured with a Merit award in recognition of the excellence of its Secure 360 Security Management Programme.
NDB’s achievement was in the in-house category, which commended the Secure360 application, a creation developed exclusively by NDB’s IT professionals.

The Secure360 application operates by providing real-time updates from the National Vulnerability Database, cross-referencing this information with NDB’s technology stack. It identifies newly released vulnerabilities and promptly assigns them to the respective system administrators for resolution, based on the vulnerability’s criticality and specific timeframes. This proactive approach ensures the swift mitigation of system vulnerabilities, leaving no opportunity for potential attackers to exploit them, thereby maintaining an impeccable infrastructure. The name Secure360 aptly conveys the comprehensive nature of this security tool.

The 25th edition, National ICT Awards 2023, held on October 25, under the esteemed patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, was a testament to innovation within the IT industry. This event celebrated pioneering solutions, emphasising their uniqueness, utility and innovative approaches while providing a prominent platform to represent Sri Lanka on a global scale.
Commenting on this achievement, NDB Bank CIO Indika Gunawardena expressed his enthusiasm for this achievement, stating, “We take great pride in our dedicated and skilled IT team, whose hard work and innovative approach led to this significant recognition. The Secure 360 Security Management Programme reflects our commitment to safeguarding our systems and protecting customer data. We’re excited to further improve this application by integrating cutting-edge AI features into our product roadmap.” 
He further stated that NDB’s strong commitment to cybersecurity assures customers of their trust in us as their preferred banking partner.”