Cyber security courses in Sri Lanka
Square1 Ai is an online school registered in Sri Lanka. It runs three live cyber security bootcamps (Cybersecurity, AI Security and Red-Teaming, and Cloud Security Engineer), each twelve weeks on Zoom with one instructor and 10 projects you keep, from LKR 30,000, plus free certification practice for CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Microsoft SC-900, CompTIA CySA+ and CISSP: practice questions, timed mock exams and study plans. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 5:30 PM Sri Lanka and India time, with full-day sessions at weekends.
Sri Lankan founding price, until 1 December. Self-paced courses from LKR 9,999.
What security roles pay in Colombo
Monthly base pay in Colombo, from Glassdoor (September 2026). The range is the middle half of reported salaries; each role links to its source and to the bootcamps that train for it.
| Role | Median a month | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud engineer27 salaries | LKR 218,333 | LKR 130,833 to LKR 335,000 | Cloud Security Engineer, Cloud Engineer with AI |
| Security engineer9 salaries | LKR 110,000 | LKR 100,000 to LKR 200,000 | Cybersecurity, Cloud Security Engineer |
| Cyber security analyst29 salaries | LKR 106,667 | LKR 54,750 to LKR 158,340 | Cybersecurity, AI Security and Red-Teaming |
| QA engineer245 salaries | LKR 101,375 | LKR 61,667 to LKR 193,750 | AI Security and Red-Teaming |
Salaries are what employers in Colombo report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Bootcamps that fit a working week in Sri Lanka.
Twelve weeks each, weekday evenings and weekend days, 25 spots a cohort. Reserving a seat holds the founding price.
Cyber security courses in Sri Lanka, side by side
Cyber security courses you can take from Sri Lanka in 2026, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate Course in CybersecurityNIBM | 3 months | Full or part time, Kandy and Matara campuses | LKR 35,000 + LKR 2,000 registration |
| CyberOps Associate (Online)University of Moratuwa | Not listed | Live online, Tuesday and Friday 7:30 to 9:30 PM | Rs 25,000 |
| Professional Certificate in Cyber Security & NetworkingIIT | 5 months, part time | In person, Saturdays 9 AM to 1 PM, Colombo | Not listed |
| Live cyber security bootcamps (3 tracks)Square1 Ai | 12 weeks, about 15 hours a week | Live online, weekday evenings from 5:30 PM and weekend days | From LKR 30,000 |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 14 October 2026. Ask the provider for the current intake before you pay.
Four ways into cyber security in Sri Lanka
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on whether you need a degree, a classroom, a certification or a portfolio.
- Route 1
A BSc in Cyber Security
Fits when You are starting out after A/Ls, or want a degree on your CV for the long run.
Watch for Three to four years, and much of the first year is general computing before the security work starts.
- Route 2
A short certificate from an institute
Fits when You want a course in Colombo or your city with a recognised institute's name on the certificate.
Watch for Ask how many hours are hands-on labs, and whether you attack and defend real systems or mostly sit exams.
- Route 3
An industry certification on your own
Fits when You are disciplined and want a credential employers search for, such as Security+ or ISC2 CC.
Watch for A certification proves you know the syllabus, not that you have done the work; pair it with projects.
- Route 4
A live online bootcamp
Fits when You are working and want security projects you can show, taught live after office hours.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new: the first cohorts have not graduated, so there is no placement rate yet.
Questions people in Sri Lanka ask about cyber security
Which cyber security course is best in Sri Lanka?
It depends on what you need. A degree such as SLIIT's or APIIT's BSc in Cyber Security takes three to four years. For a short certificate taught in Sri Lanka, NIBM, IIT and the University of Moratuwa all run one; the table above lists each one's length and fee. If you are working and want hands-on projects an employer can check, Square1 Ai's twelve-week live bootcamps start at LKR 30,000.
How much does a cyber security course cost in Sri Lanka?
A Square1 Ai live cyber security bootcamp starts at LKR 30,000 and a self-paced course, such as SOC Analyst Essentials or Web Application Security, at LKR 9,999: the Sri Lankan founding price, until 1 December. Other providers' fees are in the table above.
Are there free cyber security courses in Sri Lanka?
Yes. Square1 Ai's certification practice is free: practice questions, timed mock exams and study plans for Security+, ISC2 CC, SC-900, CySA+ and CISSP, with a free 20-question diagnostic for each. The live bootcamps and self-paced courses are paid.
What does a cyber security analyst earn in Sri Lanka?
The median base pay for a cyber security analyst in Colombo is LKR 106,667 a month, with the middle half between LKR 54,750 and LKR 158,340 (Glassdoor, September 2026). A security engineer's median is LKR 110,000.
Do I need a degree to work in cyber security in Sri Lanka?
Not always. Many security roles in Colombo ask for proof you can do the work: an entry certification such as ISC2 CC or CompTIA Security+, and projects you can walk an interviewer through. A degree helps with some employers and with moving abroad. The bootcamps ask for no degree; each bootcamp page says what you need before you start.
Which cyber security certification should I start with?
If you are new, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) or CompTIA Security+ are the usual first certifications; Microsoft SC-900 suits people heading into Microsoft 365 and Azure work. Square1 Ai's free practice for each tells you where you stand with a 20-question diagnostic before you study.
Can I learn cyber security online in Sri Lanka while working full time?
Yes. The live sessions start at 5:30 PM Sri Lanka time on weekdays, after most office hours, with full-day sessions at weekends, and the work between sessions is graded by Nova, Square1 Ai's AI tutor, whenever you submit it. Plan for about fifteen hours a week across the twelve weeks.
Does the bootcamp guarantee a job?
No. No placement rate is published because the first cohorts have not graduated. You leave with 10 projects, a recorded defence of your work an employer can watch, and a hiring plan worked through with your instructor.
How do I pay from Sri Lanka?
Reserving a seat is free and takes your name, email and country. Nothing is charged until the start date is confirmed and you say yes. Payment is through a Sri Lankan bank gateway, in rupees or US dollars.
25 spots a cohort. Hold one from Sri Lanka.
Pick a bootcamp, reserve with your name and email, and hear the start date first. Square 1 AI (Pvt) Ltd is registered in Sri Lanka.