About Kushantha

Cybersecurity leader, global trainer,
author and researcher.

More than two decades in technology, with a career spanning infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, security consulting, professional training and capability development.

Kushantha Gunawardana
5,000+Professionals Trained
10,000+Students Reached
20+Countries
15+Years as a Trainer
1,000+Interviews Conducted

About Me

Kushantha Gunawardana is a cybersecurity expert, trainer, consultant, author and technology leader with 23+ years of experience across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and cloud security.

His work combines technical depth with practical learning, strategic advisory and mentoring. He has supported professionals, enterprises, government teams, universities and technology organisations across multiple regions.

His approach is practical, engaging and outcome-focused: understand the problem, build capability, apply knowledge and communicate clearly.

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Mission & Philosophy

Mission

Empower individuals and organisations with the knowledge, skills and mindset to prevent cyber threats, respond with confidence and lead with integrity.

Philosophy

  • Make cybersecurity practical, accessible and impactful
  • Build capability through real-world learning and mentorship
  • Promote research, innovation and continuous improvement
  • Lead with integrity and contribute to the cybersecurity community

Awards & Recognitions

Top 25 Cybersecurity Star of the Year — 2023
Global Information Technology Conference (#ITCONFEX)
EC-Council Instructor Circle of Excellence — 2021
Global instructor recognition
National Hacking Challenge — 2013
Led the winning team
JICA Award — 2011
Best performance in MSc in IT

Credentials & Certifications

MCT

Microsoft Certified Trainer

CEI

EC-Council Certified Instructor

SC-100

Cybersecurity Architect Expert

Azure

Solutions Architect Expert

LPT

Licensed Penetration Tester (Master)

CPENT

Penetration Testing Professional

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Current roles

Where industry, education and research meet.

Principal Trainer

Pro Trainers Hub

Leading professional cybersecurity and Microsoft security training programmes focused on practical capability.

Chief Technology Officer

ZecureRight Pty Ltd

Technology strategy, cybersecurity consulting, cloud security and security capability development.

PhD Researcher

RMIT University

Doctoral research in cybersecurity, awareness and evaluation with a continuing interest in digital forensics and cybercrime.

Career journey

Experience & Achievements

2002

Systems engineering and infrastructure career begins

2006

IT leadership across South Asia

2014

Enterprise learning and international training

2019

Expanded consulting and professional training

2022

Founded / led cybersecurity ventures and authored a book

2024+

RMIT PhD research and global capability development

Let’s Build a Stronger Cybersecurity Future

Whether you are an individual, team or organisation, let’s build capability, solve challenges and achieve meaningful outcomes.