Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) Fadel Muhammad has proposed the creation of a cybersecurity academy in Indonesia to bolster the country’s defense against cyber threats. Speaking at the ITSEC Cybersecurity Summit 2024, Muhammad emphasized the need for such an academy to train skilled digital security professionals capable of addressing complex challenges in the digital age.
He believes the academy would be crucial in preventing cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and sensitive sites. Muhammad has discussed this proposal with Indonesian Defense Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto and hopes the incoming government will implement it with support from ITSEC.
The ITSEC Cybersecurity Summit 2024 provided a platform for experts, officials, and stakeholders to explore cybersecurity trends and threats, with a focus on protecting sectors like finance, telecommunications, health, energy, and transportation.
On August 16, MPR Speaker Bambang Soesatyo also advocated for establishing a cyber branch within the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) to adapt to the Internet of Military Things (IoMT) era. He cited recent cyberattacks on national data centers as a warning.
Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi supported the idea of a cyber military branch, drawing inspiration from Singapore’s approach to cyber defense.
Recent cyber incidents, including attacks on Indonesian government agencies, have highlighted the urgency for enhanced cybersecurity measures. The Indonesian government is addressing these threats through technical, legal, and policy actions, involving agencies such as the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN), Ministry of Communications and Informatics, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, and National Police.
Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), Fadel Muhammad, proposed establishing a cybersecurity academy in Indonesia to enhance the country’s digital security capabilities. Speaking at the ITSEC Cybersecurity Summit 2024, Muhammad stressed that such an academy would be instrumental in developing skilled cybersecurity professionals to address the complexities of the digital era.
Muhammad believes the academy would help Indonesia prevent cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure. He has discussed this proposal with Indonesian Defense Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto and is hopeful that the incoming administration will support the initiative with ITSEC’s backing.
The ITSEC Cybersecurity Summit 2024 focused on cybersecurity trends and threats, highlighting the need for advanced data protection in vital sectors such as finance, telecommunications, health, energy, and transportation.
Additionally, MPR Speaker Bambang Soesatyo has called for the creation of a cyber branch within the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), citing recent cyberattacks on national data centers as a catalyst for action. Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi supported this view, suggesting Indonesia should follow Singapore’s example in forming a dedicated cyber defense military unit.
The recent attacks on Indonesian government agencies underscored the urgency for improved cybersecurity measures. The government is already responding with a mix of technical, legal, and policy measures, involving key agencies like the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN), Ministry of Communications and Informatics, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, and National Police.