Up to 50% lower cost
One accountable expert instead of a full vendor stack, you get enterprise-grade outcomes at roughly half the typical cost, with no overhead and no hand-offs.
Dr. Chanaka Lasantha Nanayakkara // PhD // 25+ Years
Expert-Level Security Architect
>_ vCISO
Security Architect & vCISO, researcher and senior lecturer with 25+ years defending, building and automating the digital estate, Zero Trust & GRC, AI/ML, cloud, DevOps and industrial automation, delivered by one accountable expert and backed by my own AI cybersecurity products.
PhD, Information Security & Forensics MSc (Distinction), Kingston University, UK IEEE reviewer
Dr. Chanaka Lasantha
Security Architect & vCISO
OPEN TO WORK
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Years Experience
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Compliance Frameworks
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Cloud Platforms
AWS · Azure · GCP · ISO 27001 · GDPR · PCI DSS · NIST · FedRAMP
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Years in Cyber & IT
PhD
InfoSec & Forensics
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AI Security Engines
Global
Remote & On-site
The Difference
Why clients choose me over the rest
Senior, hands-on expertise that most teams can't match, at a price that makes the decision easy.
Exceptional, proven quality
PhD-level research applied to production systems, AI-driven, standards-aligned and battle-tested, delivering results that simply outperform the alternatives.
Unique, custom solutions
I develop bespoke cybersecurity and software solutions for any challenge, capabilities and products you won't find anywhere else, built around your exact needs.
Hire Me For
End-to-end expertise, from boardroom to bare metal
One accountable expert for security, software, data and automation. Engage me for a focused assessment, a full build, or an ongoing advisory retainer.
Cybersecurity & VAPT
Security architecture, Zero Trust, SOC/SIEM design, threat intelligence, malware analysis and penetration testing across app, API, cloud and network.
Learn moreGRC & Compliance
Governance, risk & compliance programmes mapped to ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, NIST and FedRAMP, gap analysis, policy and audit readiness.
Learn moreAI-Driven Super-App Development
Design and delivery of intelligent, multi-service super-apps, secure by design with AI/ML built into the core experience.
Learn moreDevOps & DevSecOps
CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, container and Kubernetes platforms with security and compliance baked into every stage.
Learn moreIoT Projects
Connected device platforms from edge to cloud, secure onboarding, data pipelines, remote management and OTA, protected end to end.
Learn moreData Science & ML
Predictive and anomaly models, computer vision, time-series and sensor analytics, with MLOps and continuous training.
Learn moreData Centre Automation
Automated provisioning, orchestration and monitoring for resilient, self-healing data-centre and cloud infrastructure.
Learn moreTelecom Automation
OSS/BSS and network automation for telecommunications, programmable provisioning, assurance and intelligent operations.
Learn moreSCADA & OT Automation
Industrial control and SCADA automation with OT security, safe integration of IT/OT and real-time operational visibility.
Learn moreWays to Work With Me
Three ways to put me to work
Start with a focused assessment, commission a full build, or keep me on a retainer as your fractional security & AI leader. Every engagement is quotation-based.
Assessment & Advisory
A focused security, GRC or architecture review with a clear, prioritised roadmap you can act on immediately.
See what's includedDesign & Delivery
End-to-end delivery of a platform, app, automation or AI/ML solution, designed, built and secured to production.
See what's includedFractional CISO / AI Lead
Ongoing leadership across security, compliance, cloud and AI, on call as your part-time architect and advisor.
See what's includedMy Products, as a Service
My AI cybersecurity suite, delivered & managed for you
Nine AI engines for total attack-surface coverage, available as enterprise-grade products-as-a-service. Deployed on-premise or in your cloud, operated and tuned by me, so your data never leaves your control.
Total Attack Surface Coverage
Four defensive layers, nine AI engines, every layer from cloud and code to endpoint and operations.
AI-CyberDrome
AI-DnsSec
MailGuard.AI
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Cloud & Perimeter
Securing AWS, Azure and GCP, domain routing and the corporate inbox.
AI-Eagle
AI-OSX
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Code & Application
Blocking leaked API keys, supply-chain flaws and unpatched software.
AI-Cerberus
MFA
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Endpoint & Memory
Exposing fileless malware, ransomware and active memory intrusions.
AI-ZeroX
AI-SOC Central
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Offensive & Operations
Continuous automated pentesting and centralised 24/7 SOC command.
AI-Cerberus
Multi-engine AI malware defence that inspects suspicious files in seconds and turns every verdict into a clear 0-100 risk decision.
- Triple independent AI engines
- Cross-checked vs 70+ AV vendors
- Replaces multiple AV tools
AI-CyberDrome
Autonomous multi-cloud security that detects new attacks and writes protection rules in minutes across AWS, Azure and GCP.
- 99.6% accuracy SLO
- 900+ security checks
- Consolidates 6 tools into 1
AI-DnsSec
Domain attack-surface analyser that discovers shadow IT and runs a five-tier TLS, DNS, email and threat audit.
- ~100 subdomains in 2-3 min
- 99%+ detection precision
- Replaces 6+ tools
AI-Eagle
Continuous secret detection that finds leaked API keys, passwords and tokens across code, cloud, CI/CD and SaaS.
- 98% detection accuracy
- 15 systems covered
- Zero data leaves your network
MFA
Advanced memory-forensics analyser that uncovers fileless malware and stops ransomware before encryption.
- 1,881 built-in signatures
- 99% precision target
- 100% on-premise
MailGuard.AI
On-premise email security that stops attacks upstream with a sub-five-second verdict and self-learning accuracy.
- 99.6% ML precision
- <5s per-email verdict
- No per-user limits
AI-OSX
AI software-weakness analyser that finds code flaws, secrets, misconfigurations and risky licences, and exactly how to fix them.
- 99.7% detection accuracy
- 8 compliance frameworks
- Replaces 5-6 tools
AI-SOC Central
Security operations platform fusing AI detection, MITRE ATT&CK mapping and forensic-grade evidence.
- 98.6% detection precision
- 50+ tenants per platform
- 60-80% less manual triage
AI-ZeroX
Hands-free offensive security that maps your attack surface and safely proves what is genuinely exploitable.
- 98.5%+ prediction accuracy
- 823 attack techniques
- Up to 70% less manual pentest effort
Sectors I Serve
Trusted across regulated & demanding sectors
From central banks to industrial plants, I tailor security, software and automation to the realities of your industry.
Banking & Finance
Core systems, fraud and compliance for banks and financial institutions.
Government & Public Sector
Secure, standards-aligned systems and infrastructure for public programmes.
Telecommunications
Network and OSS/BSS automation, assurance and intelligent operations.
Industrial & OT / SCADA
Control-system automation and OT security for plants and utilities.
Retail & Commerce
Data-driven analytics, secure platforms and intelligent automation.
Higher Education & Research
Lecturing, curriculum and applied research in security and AI.
About Me
Distinguished cybersecurity strategist, academic & researcher
I am a cybersecurity strategist, academic and researcher with over 25 years of progressive experience spanning enterprise security architecture, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), artificial intelligence, cloud security and higher education. As a Security Architect I integrate advanced cybersecurity with cutting-edge AI and machine learning to solve complex modern challenges.
My expertise covers Zero Trust Architecture, SOC operations, malware analysis, cloud security, intrusion detection, threat intelligence and multi-framework compliance, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, FedRAMP and NIST. I have led large-scale security transformations across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, delivering measurable gains in resilience, compliance maturity and threat mitigation through AI-driven detection and automated response.
What Drives Me
Making advanced security and AI practical, so organisations can innovate boldly without carrying unacceptable risk.
Beyond Consulting
International lecturer and IEEE conference reviewer, contributing to the global research community.
Why Work With Me
A rare blend of depth, breadth & delivery
One Accountable Expert
Strategy to implementation from a single senior owner, no hand-offs.
Academic Rigour
PhD-level research applied to practical, production-grade outcomes.
AI-First Approach
Machine learning woven into security, software and automation.
Compliance Fluent
Outcomes your auditors and regulators will recognise and accept.
Academia & Research
Open to senior lecturing & research supervision
As an international lecturer and active member of the research community, I am available for senior lecturing in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Telecommunications, Satellite Communications, IoT, Data Science, blockchain, AI and advanced malware analysis, and for official MSc & PhD research supervision.
I also offer structured internship training under proper engagement with recognised universities and companies, giving students real, mentored experience in security and AI.
Whether you are a university seeking a senior lecturer or intern programme, or a candidate looking for a supervisor, co-supervisor, thesis mentor or peer reviewer, get in touch with a short summary of your needs.
Standards & Frameworks
Security aligned to the standards your auditors expect
My practices map to leading international security and privacy frameworks, so your compliance teams have less to worry about.
ISO 27001
GDPR
PCI DSS
NIST
FedRAMP
SOC 2
What Clients Say
Relationships built on results & trust
"Chanaka re-architected our security to a true Zero Trust model and made our audits something we no longer dread. Genuinely senior, and hands-on."
"His AI-driven detection cut our incident noise dramatically and surfaced threats we were blind to. Rare to find this depth in one person."
"From SCADA automation to cloud migration, he bridged our IT and OT worlds safely. Clear communicator, world-class engineer."
Representative of feedback from client engagements.
How We Work Together
A clear path from first call to delivered outcome
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Discovery Call
We talk through your goals and constraints, I respond with a clear, no-obligation proposal.
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Assess & Scope
I assess risk, map requirements and define a precise scope, timeline and outcomes.
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Build & Secure
I design, engineer and integrate, with security and compliance built in from day one.
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Operate & Advise
I support, monitor and keep advising, so your investment keeps paying off.
FAQ
Answers to common questions
Cybersecurity consulting and VAPT, GRC and compliance, Zero Trust and SOC design, AI-driven super-app development, DevOps/DevSecOps, IoT, data science and ML, and data-centre, telecom and SCADA/OT automation, and much more.
Yes. I work with private, public and international clients, with remote and on-site delivery models.
Absolutely. My AI cybersecurity platforms are available as managed products-as-a-service, deployed on-premise or in your own cloud, operated and tuned by me so your data never leaves your control.
Reach out via the contact form or email. We have a short discovery call, then I scope your requirements and send a clear, no-obligation proposal before any commitment.
ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, NIST, FedRAMP and SOC 2, helping your compliance and audit teams move faster.
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