BSSN Head Lt Gen. TNI (ret.) Hinsa Siburian explained that this goal aligns with the program of Prabowo's government to strengthen human resources, science, technology, and education, as outlined in the fourth point of Astacita.
"The expected outcome is the implementation of effective coordination with ministries and institutions to develop cybersecurity literacy curriculum materials and the delivery of digital literacy programs for school students of all levels, focusing on cybersecurity," Siburian stated during a working meeting with Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on Thursday.
Additionally, Siburian affirmed that BSSN plans to conduct seminars or workshops on cybersecurity and cryptography for students of all levels.
"We also aim to enhance digital literacy related to cybersecurity and password practices for students, as well as provide insights and knowledge about post-quantum cryptography (PQC) trends to practitioners and academics through online platforms," he explained.
Cybersecurity in Indonesia is a growing concern due to the country's rapid digitalization and increasing internet penetration.
While the government has taken steps to address cybersecurity challenges, including implementing the Personal Data Protection Law, significant vulnerabilities remain.
Indonesia has seen a surge in cybercrime activities, including ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure and businesses.
The country experienced a massive cyberattack in June this year. At that time, the Temporary National Data Center (PDNS) in Surabaya was affected by a ransomware variant known as Brain Cipher.
The attack disrupted public services, including immigration, airport services, and online student registration.
This incident underscores the need for Indonesia to be more proactive on cybersecurity.
Moreover, several individuals and organizations in Indonesia still lack sufficient cybersecurity awareness and training, making them easy targets for cyberattacks. In addition, they have outdated IT infrastructure and systems.
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Translator: Rio Feisal, Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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