Ayodya Ranasinghe

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

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Ayodya Ranasinghe is a cybersecurity researcher whose work addresses critical vulnerabilities in modern retail and payment systems. Her primary research areas include point-of-sale (PoS) security, information assurance, and secure system architecture. Ranasinghe’s most cited work, “Enhanced Secure Solution for PoS Architecture” (2019), tackles the pressing challenge of securing payment transactions in an era where retail businesses increasingly rely on advanced PoS technologies. She identifies and proposes countermeasures against unexpected information security threats that can compromise sensitive financial data, offering practical, layered defense strategies for industry adoption. While her citation count is still growing—reflecting the emerging nature of her contributions—her research is foundational for practitioners seeking to bridge the gap between system efficiency and robust security. Ranasinghe’s work is particularly notable for its direct industry relevance, providing actionable solutions for securing the backbone of modern retail operations. As cyber threats targeting payment systems continue to evolve, her contributions offer a timely framework for building more resilient commercial infrastructures.