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Technology breakthroughs, latest innovations, most advanced case studies, use cases and a whole lot more, speakers leverage the platform to project their thought leadership in the region.
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KEYNOTE
Panel
FIRESIDE CHAT
QNA
Head
National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN)
Pangerapan
Director General of Applications Informatics
Ministry of Communication and Informatics of Republic of Indonesia
Co-Founder & Director
Pinjam Modal (PT Finansial Integrasi Teknologi)
VP, Head - Information
Security & Compliance
PT Smartfren Telecom
Director
Jakarta Smart City
Head - IT Security & Governance
CIMB Niaga Finance
Director of Cybersecurity & Cryptography for Finance, Trade & Tourism
NATIONAL CYBER AND CRYPTO AGENCY (BSSN)
Iroth Sonny Edhie
Commandant of Army Cyber &
Crypto Center
INDONESIAN NATIONAL ARMY
Regional Sales Manager
CrowdStrike
Ministry prioritizes cybersecurity to expedite digitalization
The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs is according priority to cybersecurity as one of the most important components to accelerate digital economy transformation in Indonesia.
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Graylog Expands Presence in Asia Pacific to Meet Growing Demand for Advanced Security Solutions
Graylog, an award-winning Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution, announced today that it is strengthening its foothold in the Asia Pacific region, which now accounts for over 25% of Graylog's global demand.
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Calls for stronger data protection as breach incidents rock Bangladesh, Indonesia
The recent data leak incident is reported to have been carried out by notorious hacker Bjorka who put the data up for sale to the tune of $10,000, prompting renewed calls for the establishment of an oversight body.
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Hacker ‘Bjorka’ strikes again: Data of 34 million Indonesian passports allegedly leaked and sold on the Dark Web
In yet another cyber-attack that has sent shockwaves through the online world, the notorious hacker known as Bjorka has reportedly breached security systems and leaked the personal data of millions of Indonesian citizens.
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Huawei Supports Digital Data Governance as Part of the Digital Transformation of Bureaucracy
Leading ICT provider, Huawei, actively supports all efforts to increase awareness of the importance of cloud-based data governance and security within a comprehensive development policy.
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Data security crucial in digital economy: Ministry
The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs stated that data security is currently one of the most crucial aspects in the development of the national economic ecosystem.
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Immigration DG Denies Data Breach of 34 Million Indonesian Passports
Immigration Director-General of the Law and Human Rights Ministry, Silmy Karim, rebutted reports of the alleged data breach of 34 million Indonesian passports. He confirmed that based on the investigation, the data leaked and sold online were not currently used by the Immigration Directorate General
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Indonesia-United Kingdom Cooperation in Cybersecurity Sector
The Indonesian government through the National Cyber and Crypto Agency ( BSSN ) has established cooperation in the field of cybersecurity with the UK government through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
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Asean faces increasing regional security challenges, says top Indonesian defence official
The South-East Asian region is facing increasing security challenges including terrorism and cyber security threats as well as a dynamic geopolitical and geostrategic environment.
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UK seeks mutual interests with RI in ensuring supply chain security
On a visit to Jakarta this week, United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden met with Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan and ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General Michael Tene.
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Indonesia-United Kingdom Cooperation in Cybersecurity Sector
The Indonesian government through the National Cyber and Crypto Agency ( BSSN ) has established cooperation in the field of cybersecurity with the UK government through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
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Asean faces increasing regional security challenges, says top Indonesian defence official
The South-East Asian region is facing increasing security challenges including terrorism and cyber security threats as well as a dynamic geopolitical and geostrategic environment.
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UK seeks mutual interests with RI in ensuring supply chain security
On a visit to Jakarta this week, United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden met with Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan and ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General Michael Tene.
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Bjorka Returns with Personal Info of BSSN Chief
After going quiet for quite some time, the hacker that goes by the name Bjorka returns to leak the personal data of yet another high-ranking Indonesian. On Thursday, September 29, Bjorka doxxed Hinsa Siburian, head of the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN), to breached.to and Telegram.
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Data hack case: BSSN probing background of hacker
The National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN) is currently investigating the background of "Bjorka" who reportedly hacked the data of several government websites, Head of the agency Hinsa Siburian has informed.
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BSSN prepares national cybersecurity strategy concept
he National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) has prepared the National Cyber Security Strategy Concept as an integral part of national security in response to the developments in technology.
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BSSN prepares measures to prevent cyberattacks ahead of polls
The National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN) has started preparing measures to mitigate cyberattack risks, which are expected to rise ahead of the 2024 General Elections, an official from the agency, Anton Setiyawan, has informed.
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BSSN strengthens commitment to safeguarding cyberspace
The National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN), during a ceremony on its 77th anniversary, affirmed that it will strengthen its commitment to safeguarding national cyberspace with the public.
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DPR Increases BSSN Budget after Recent Cyberattacks by Hacker Bjorka
The Commission I at the House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday agreed to increase the budget for the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN) to Rp624 billion in 2023. The increased budget ceiling was agreed to help the agency provide better protection against cyberattacks, such as the recent
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Ministry, BSSN team up to strengthen digital transformation
The Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) is collaborating with the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) in the government's efforts to improve the provision of religious information services to succeed in digital transformation.
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BSSN, Huawei Tighten Synergy in Cyber Security Development
Indonesian Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN) renewed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese telecom giant Huawei for cooperation in cyber security.
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Kominfo Has Special Cyber Security Training for Digital Infrastructure Security
Head of the Human Resources Research and Development Agency of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics or Kominfo Hary Budiarto said that his party has special training on cyber security. The training was held to improve digital infrastructure security.
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Why is it so hard to get hybrid work right in Indonesia?
A recent report, the Cisco Global Hybrid Work Study 2022 indicates that in Indonesia alone, 83.5 percent of employees prefer to work in hybrid mode. It does seem that organizations have realized after two years of going from remote to hybrid mode, that hybrid mode is perhaps the way forward.
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Kominfo on Personal Data Leak: Electronic System Operators Must Protect Encryption
The Minister of Communication and Information or Kominfo, Johnny G. Plate, responded to the recent personal data leak case. He said that personal data has a high economic value and relates to the geostrategic and sovereignty of a nation.
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Indonesia in need of Cyber Security Technologies
The globe is at the cusp of a digital transformation and Indonesia must keep up if the country wants to maintain its goal of becoming one of the world's largest economies. In this regard, opportunities are abound for cyber security companies.
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Indonesia c.bank says working with banks to reassess management of cyber incidents
Indonesia's central bank said it is working with banks to reassess management protocols to handle cyber incidents, its governor said on Thursday in an investor call.
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Cybersecurity in Indonesia: Are We Really Safe in Cyberspace?
On the newest report from National Cyber Security Index (NCSI), Indonesia’s cybersecurity index ranked 84th with 38,96 points. NCSI uses 12 indicators in this report, including cybersecurity policy development, personal data protection, and the fight against cybercrimes.
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Bluebird bolsters security with Telkomsel and BlackBerry in Indonesia
Bluebird Group is moving ahead with plans to strengthen supply chain security capabilities in Indonesia following a partnership with Telkomsel and BlackBerry.
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National research agency forms CSIRT to prevent cyber attacks
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) formed and unveiled the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) within the agency to protect the electronic system security from cyber threats and attacks.
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BSSN records 1.65 billion cybersecurity traffic anomalies in 2021
Indonesia's National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) has recorded 1.65 billion cybersecurity traffic anomalies during the period from January to December 2021.
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Privacy law necessary but critics warn of potential govt overreach
The newly passed privacy law has been widely lauded as a step forward in protecting personal data in a country facing emerging cybersecurity threats. But critics said that a lack of clarity surrounding the institutional design of the oversight agency and vague provisions on what constitutes a crime
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Indonesia hunts for Bjorka, hacker selling 1.3b SIM card users’ data, taunting officials
Indonesia’s newly formed data protection task force is chasing down a hacker behind a series of data leaks related to 1.3 billion registered mobile phone numbers and 105 million voters, and a log of the President’s correspondence, among others.
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How to protect 2024 elections from cyberattacks
Data protection is one of the most frequently discussed topics lately, particularly with the recent string of data breaches in Indonesia involving private and state-owned companies from various industries.
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Senior Indonesian officials targeted by spyware last year
More than a dozen senior Indonesian government and military officials were targeted last year with spy software designed by an Israeli surveillance firm, according to nine people with knowledge of the matter.
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UK Helps Indonesia Empower Women with Cybersecurity Skills
The UK is helping Indonesia empower women with cybersecurity skills in a skills development program recently launched by its embassy in Jakarta.
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Indonesia’s data privacy law avoids costly and misguided localization
Indonesia ratified its first comprehensive data privacy legislation —the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law, which has the potential to constitute a solid, well-designed foundation for its digital economy.
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Indonesia hunts down Bjorka as analysts warn hacking spree could be ‘tip of the iceberg’
As Indonesia races to set up a cybersecurity task force amid a spate of data leaks that have included top-secret documents and voter information being hacked, analysts say the breaches would be the “tip of the iceberg” unless the government draws up laws to protect data.
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Indonesia Set to Pass New Data Privacy Law After Spate of Leaks
Data operators could face up to five years in jail and a maximum fine of 5 billion rupiah ($337,000) for leaking or misusing private information, according to Indonesia’s new data privacy bill set to be passed by parliament this week.
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Thales wins cyber security deal with Indonesia’s Cyber and Crypto Agency
In the first quarter of 2023, Indonesia’s Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) took a major step in this direction with the signing of a Memorandum-of-Understanding (MoU) with Thales, a European leader in cyber security and world leader in data protection.
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Senior Indonesian officials ‘targeted by spyware last year’
More than a dozen senior Indonesian government and military officials were targeted last year with spy software designed by an Israeli surveillance firm, according to nine people with knowledge of the matter.
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BSSN joins hands with tech major to fight cybercrime
The National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN) has launched the Cyber Threat Intelligence Program (CTIP) in cooperation with a private technology major to tackle cybercrime in Indonesia.
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Indonesia needs national cyber security law: MPR Chief
Indonesia needs a law on national cyber security to support the National Cyber and Crypto Agency’s mandate and anticipate cybercrime and data misuse, chairperson of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Bambang Soesatyo, has said.
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1.6 bln cyberattacks in Indonesia in 2021: BSSN
At least 1.6 billion cyberattacks were recorded in Indonesia in 2021, the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) informed on Tuesday, adding that they predominantly involved traffic anomalies, most of which were malware-related.
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New OJK regulation instructs banks to ensure cybersecurity
Commercial banks must ensure the resilience and security of their banking information technology (IT) system in accordance with the new regulation enacted by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), an official stated.
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Indonesia faces 11 mln cyber attacks in 2022 first quarter
Indonesia faced more than 11 million cyber attacks in the first quarter of 2022, according to cyber security company Kaspersky.
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Cybersecurity Expert Confirms Validity of 105 Mln Leaked Indonesians Data
Cybersecurity and digital forensics expert from Vaksincom, Alfons Tanujaya, confirmed the validity of several ID numbers or NIK from 105 million Indonesian population data leaked by an account named Bjorka and sold on an online forum called Breached Forums or Breached.to.
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Preparing secure cloud environment in the digital new norm.
As hybrid or remote working is being adopted by many companies globally and becoming the “new norm” for millions of workers, cyberattacks meanwhile continue unabated.
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New Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Institutions in Indonesia
Indonesia recently released new cybersecurity rules for the financial sector, including banks, insurance companies, and other financial services providers.
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Cloud in Indonesia: seeing the silver lining
Countries around the world, including Indonesia, are moving to the cloud for its disruptive and transformative capabilities, as well as its impressive value potential.
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Cyberattacks to rise ahead of 2024 Indonesia elections: SAFEnet report
The report found that digital attacks in the country had more than doubled over the past two years, from 147 discrete instances in 2020 to 302 last year.
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Women have vital role in cybersecurity: BSSN
Women can play a crucial role in maintaining cybersecurity by educating children in their families about it from an early age, Head of the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) Hinsa Siburian said.
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Hardware-based defenses give hybrid workers endpoint protection
Taking conference calls at home or during your commute, brainstorming sessions at the office, or carving intense, productive hours in your favorite café—long gone are the days of a rigid workstyle.
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Indonesia under cyber-siege: Is there any way out?
Indonesians have been appalled by yet another cyberattack targeting the country’s banking industry. To show how vulnerable the industry is to the threat, a group of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RAAS) hackers called Lockbit 3.0 allegedly have leaked personal data of Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) customers
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Indonesia’s biggest Islamic bank says customer data safe amid reports of breach
Indonesia's biggest Islamic lender Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) (BRIS.JK) on Tuesday said it was working with regulators to bulletproof its cybersecurity after media reports that account details of 15 million customers were published online.
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BSSN records decrease in cyberattacks in 2022
The National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN) stated that the number of cyberattacks declined in 2022 as compared to 1.6 billion incidents recorded in 2021. "The attacks almost reached 1 billion (in 2022). These are threat anomalies in cyberspace," BSSN Head Hinsa Siburian stated here on Thursday.
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Vanuatu: Hackers strand Pacific island government for over a week
Vanuatu's government has been knocked offline for more than 11 days after a suspected cyber-attack on servers in the country. The hack has disabled the websites of the Pacific island's parliament, police and prime minister's office.
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Why cyber hackers have such big eyes for Indonesia
Indonesian legislators have finally passed the country’s first personal data protection law, but despite being labeled a historic moment, critics already point to worrying loopholes and question whether it will change a bureaucratic culture that largely ignores cybersecurity measures.
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‘I think Indonesia’s cybersecurity is run by 14-year olds’: Hackers
Data breaches have been recurring events in Indonesia over the past few years, with the private data of millions of internet users being leaked again and again, whether from government institutions or private corporations.
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Indonesia: Cyber-attack targets independent media outlet
Independent media outlet Konde.co was hit by a cyber-attack after publishing an article on sexual harassment within the Indonesian Ministry of Cooperatives and Small Medium Enterprises. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its Indonesian affiliates, the Alliance of Independent Jou
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Bjorka, the Online Hacker Trying To Take Down the Indonesian Government
The first that Indonesia heard about the hacker now known as Bjorka came when news broke at the beginning of September of a massive data leak.
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Doxxing and deficiencies in Indonesia’s cybersecurity framework
In a 2021 report by the University of Queensland, an Indonesian cyber expert compared the country’s cybersecurity architecture to an ‘empty house’ — half-built, hollow and poorly designed. It contended that further progress was afflicted by a lack of vision, poor technical understanding and patronag
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Sharp Panda Using New Soul Framework Version to Target Southeast Asian Governments
High-profile government entities in Southeast Asia are the target of a cyber espionage campaign undertaken by a Chinese threat actor known as Sharp Panda since late last year. The intrusions are characterized by the use of a new version of the Soul modular framework, marking a departure from the gro
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As Cyber Threats Grow, Indonesia’s Data Protection Efforts Are Falling Short
Cyberattacks in Indonesia are increasing in frequency. During the first quarter of 2022, targets in the country faced over 11.8 million cyberattacks, which cybersecurity company Kaspersky reports is a 22 percent increase from the same period in 2021.
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Ministry prioritizes cybersecurity to expedite digitalization
Graylog Expands Presence in Asia Pacific to Meet Growing Demand for Advanced Security Solutions
Calls for stronger data protection as breach incidents rock Bangladesh, Indonesia
Hacker ‘Bjorka’ strikes again: Data of 34 million Indonesian passports allegedly leaked and sold on the Dark Web
Huawei Supports Digital Data Governance as Part of the Digital Transformation of Bureaucracy
Data security crucial in digital economy: Ministry
Immigration DG Denies Data Breach of 34 Million Indonesian Passports
Indonesia-United Kingdom Cooperation in Cybersecurity Sector
Asean faces increasing regional security challenges, says top Indonesian defence official
UK seeks mutual interests with RI in ensuring supply chain security
Indonesia-United Kingdom Cooperation in Cybersecurity Sector
Asean faces increasing regional security challenges, says top Indonesian defence official
UK seeks mutual interests with RI in ensuring supply chain security
Bjorka Returns with Personal Info of BSSN Chief
Data hack case: BSSN probing background of hacker
BSSN prepares national cybersecurity strategy concept
BSSN prepares measures to prevent cyberattacks ahead of polls
BSSN strengthens commitment to safeguarding cyberspace
DPR Increases BSSN Budget after Recent Cyberattacks by Hacker Bjorka
Ministry, BSSN team up to strengthen digital transformation
BSSN, Huawei Tighten Synergy in Cyber Security Development
Kominfo Has Special Cyber Security Training for Digital Infrastructure Security
Why is it so hard to get hybrid work right in Indonesia?
Kominfo on Personal Data Leak: Electronic System Operators Must Protect Encryption
Indonesia in need of Cyber Security Technologies
Indonesia c.bank says working with banks to reassess management of cyber incidents
Cybersecurity in Indonesia: Are We Really Safe in Cyberspace?
Bluebird bolsters security with Telkomsel and BlackBerry in Indonesia
National research agency forms CSIRT to prevent cyber attacks
BSSN records 1.65 billion cybersecurity traffic anomalies in 2021
Privacy law necessary but critics warn of potential govt overreach
Indonesia hunts for Bjorka, hacker selling 1.3b SIM card users’ data, taunting officials
How to protect 2024 elections from cyberattacks
Senior Indonesian officials targeted by spyware last year
UK Helps Indonesia Empower Women with Cybersecurity Skills
Indonesia’s data privacy law avoids costly and misguided localization
Indonesia hunts down Bjorka as analysts warn hacking spree could be ‘tip of the iceberg’
Indonesia Set to Pass New Data Privacy Law After Spate of Leaks
Thales wins cyber security deal with Indonesia’s Cyber and Crypto Agency
Senior Indonesian officials ‘targeted by spyware last year’
BSSN joins hands with tech major to fight cybercrime
Indonesia needs national cyber security law: MPR Chief
1.6 bln cyberattacks in Indonesia in 2021: BSSN
New OJK regulation instructs banks to ensure cybersecurity
Indonesia faces 11 mln cyber attacks in 2022 first quarter
Cybersecurity Expert Confirms Validity of 105 Mln Leaked Indonesians Data
Preparing secure cloud environment in the digital new norm.
New Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Institutions in Indonesia
Cloud in Indonesia: seeing the silver lining
Cyberattacks to rise ahead of 2024 Indonesia elections: SAFEnet report
Women have vital role in cybersecurity: BSSN
Hardware-based defenses give hybrid workers endpoint protection
Indonesia under cyber-siege: Is there any way out?
Indonesia’s biggest Islamic bank says customer data safe amid reports of breach
BSSN records decrease in cyberattacks in 2022
Vanuatu: Hackers strand Pacific island government for over a week
Why cyber hackers have such big eyes for Indonesia
‘I think Indonesia’s cybersecurity is run by 14-year olds’: Hackers
Indonesia: Cyber-attack targets independent media outlet
Bjorka, the Online Hacker Trying To Take Down the Indonesian Government
Doxxing and deficiencies in Indonesia’s cybersecurity framework
Sharp Panda Using New Soul Framework Version to Target Southeast Asian Governments
