Although he was reluctant to reveal the details, Luhut, who was on his way to a hearing with Commission III of the House of Representatives, Tuesday, simply stated that there are no plans to revoke the scheme to set up such a Board.
"No, no. I need to attend the meeting first," he said as he scurried into the room.
Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reforms, Yuddi Chrisnandi, had earlier in the day claimed that the government will task the State Cryptography Agency with carrying out cyber surveillance.
Yuddy, after attending a meeting at the Coordinating Ministry of Political, Legal and Security Affairs, had made the statement about scrapping of the plans to establish the National Cyber Board.
He also explained that since the new state institutions establishment was being delayed, the President was looking for an existing body that would have the required ability, facilities and human resources to tackle cyber issues. He noted that the meeting seemed to be opting for State Cryptography Agency.
To carry out cyber surveillance with efficiency, the Agency will be assisted by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics.
It will also undergo revitalization process regarding its functions, tasks and authorities.
Cyber crime is spreading across the globe, and government needs to shore up defenses against it as data and information sources accessible to both, the government and the public, remain at risk.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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