Duties Of The Cyber Force In The World And Their Comparison With The Indonesian Cyber Force

JAKARTA - The cyber force, as part of modern military forces, has duties that focus on security and operations in cyberspace. In various countries, the cyber force plays an important role in maintaining national stability and security.

The following are some of the main tasks of the cyber force in the world, as well as its comparison with the cyber force task plan being developed by the TNI in Indonesia.

1. Cyber Defense

Cyber forces in developed countries, such as the United States and China, are responsible for protecting national critical infrastructure, including military computer networks, transportation systems, and power grids. They monitor cyber threats proactively and take precautions to prevent attacks that could undermine national security.

In Indonesia, the Indonesian Army is also targeting the same task for its cyber force, focusing on protecting the country's critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Building a cyber center at headquarters and each dimension is the first step planned.

2. Cyber Operation Ofensive

Countries such as Russia and Israel are known for their offensive cyber operations, aimed at weakening the enemy through coordinated cyberattacks. For example, they can damage enemy network infrastructure or interfere with their communications.

Meanwhile, the newly planned TNI cyber force will focus on strengthening defense, but the potential to carry out offensive operations in the future remains, along with the increasing threat in cyberspace.

3. Cyber Unit cyber intelligence in countries such as Britain and South Korea collects information through digital wiretapping and hacking techniques. They monitor global cyber activity to detect plans or attacks that may be carried out by enemy countries or groups.

In Indonesia, the TNI cyber force is also expected to have the capacity to carry out cyber intelligence, to ensure information security and anticipate possible attacks.

4. Recovery and Emergency Response

Developed cyber force countries have protocols to respond to cyberattacks quickly, minimize damage, and restore disrupted systems. They also provide technical assistance to government agencies or private sectors affected by attacks.

The TNI, in its plan to establish a cyber force, also focuses on being prepared to respond to cyber attacks, with priority on restoring the system and restoring secure network functions. Even when Indonesia was busy receiving attacks by Bjorka hackers, the Cyber Unit and the Indonesian Navy's Security and Management Division were moving to anticipate data leakage.

5. Technology Development and Research

Countries such as Israel and the United States are investing heavily in the development of new cyber technologies to strengthen their defenses. Continuous research is conducted to understand the growing cyber threat and develop new methods against it.

Indonesia, with the formation of the TNI cyber force, is also expected to develop innovative cyber technology, although currently the main focus is on strengthening human resource capacity.

6. International collaboration

Cyber forces in developed countries often cooperate with international allies and organizations to share information and coordinate responses to global cyber threats. This includes participation in joint military exercises that include cyber warfare scenarios.

The TNI has the potential to collaborate with friendly countries in cyberspace, along with the development of the cyber force in Indonesia.

7. Training and Education

Worldwide, training and education of cyber personnel is a priority. Countries such as India and France are developing comprehensive training programs to equip military personnel with cyber skills.

The TNI must also plan recruitment and training of cyber personnel who will come from high school graduates and universities, focusing on expertise in information technology.

The formation of the cyber force in Indonesia is a strategic step to deal with increasingly complex cyber threats. Although still in its early stages, the tasks carried out by the TNI cyber force in the future are expected to be comparable to the cyber force in other countries, which have long operated in maintaining cyber security