NDB Bank receives acclaim at National Best Quality Software Awards

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

The NDB 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 Program.”

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 of the National ICT Awards 2023, held on 25 October under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesignhe, 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.

NDB CIO Indika Gunawardena said: “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 Program reflects our commitment to safeguarding our systems and protecting customer data. We are excited to further improve this application by integrating cutting-edge AI features into our product roadmap.” He added, NDB’s strong commitment to cyber security assures customers of their trust in us as their preferred banking partner.

In recent times, NDB has fortified its infrastructure, systems, and data security with various enhancements and unique solutions. Notably, NDB IT has achieved dual certifications in ISO27001 for Information Security Management System and ISO22301 for Business Continuity Management System, a first in the banking industry.