JAKARTA - Along with the rapid adoption of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and digital transformation, companies' focus is no longer only on innovation, but also on digital trust, governance, and accountability.
In the midst of the complexity of today's digital landscape, organizations are required not only to move quickly in innovation, but also to be able to manage risks that are increasingly integrated between technology, cybersecurity, and data protection.
In Indonesia, this urgency is becoming more apparent. The National Cyber and Sandi Agency (BSSN) recorded more than 3.6 billion cyber attack anomalies in 2025, which shows that cyber threats are no longer sporadic, but massive and sustainable.
At the same time, the implementation of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDP Law) also emphasizes that data protection is no longer merely a compliance issue, but has become a legal, financial, and reputational priority for companies.
In response to this dynamic, BDO in Indonesia continues to strengthen its service capabilities in the field of IT Advisory through the appointment of Erikman Pardamean as IT Advisory Partner. He is known to have extensive experience in helping organizations face increasingly complex technology challenges, especially in the areas of IT GRC, cybersecurity, privacy, and AI governance. He has supported various organizations across sectors, including the financial sector, SOEs, and the digital industry.
According to Erikman Pardamean, the development of technology such as AI also brings new challenges that need to be anticipated in a comprehensive manner.
"The rapid adoption of AI opens up huge opportunities for businesses, but at the same time also presents new risks, such as the potential for data misuse, algorithm bias, and lack of transparency. This makes the need for strong governance and responsible oversight increasingly crucial," said Erikman. Monday, May 25.
Erikman sees that the biggest challenge facing organizations today is not only in the complexity of technology, but in how to manage the interrelationship between AI, cybersecurity, and data protection as a whole. In many cases, these three aspects are still managed separately, creating a risk gap that can be exploited by cyberattackers.
Furthermore, Reza Aminy, as Associate Director of IT & Digital BDO in Indonesia, emphasized the importance of awareness from all parties involved in AI, cybersecurity, and data protection.
"A comprehensive understanding of all stakeholders is needed to build strong synergies. With integrated awareness, organizations are not only better prepared to mitigate the new risks brought by AI, such as the potential for data misuse and algorithm bias, but are also able to ensure compliance with regulations, maintain business reputation, and ultimately build a sustainable digital trust foundation in the eyes of the public," said Reza.
In response to this changing digital risk landscape, Johanna Gani, as one of BDO's leaders in Indonesia, assessed that building digital trust today requires a broader approach than just technology investment. According to him, organizations need to ensure that governance, culture, and decision-making evolve in line with the acceleration of innovation.
"In an era when technology is evolving faster than ever, trust is an asset as important as innovation itself. Organizations need to view AI, cybersecurity, and data protection as part of the business strategy, not just technical or compliance functions. When these three aspects are in harmony, companies are not only better prepared to face risks, but also better able to build long-term relationships with customers, investors, regulators, and all stakeholders," said Johanna.
The synergy between the three elements is now the key to building sustainable digital trust. An integrated approach not only helps organizations reduce risk, but also increases readiness in dealing with regulatory dynamics, stakeholder expectations, and increasingly rapid technological developments. Without strong synergy, innovation efforts have the potential to increase exposure to risks that can directly impact the sustainability of business and company reputation.
"In the future, the biggest challenge for organizations is no longer just how to adopt technology, but how to ensure that every innovation goes hand in hand with trust. AI, cybersecurity, and data protection can no longer be seen as three separate functions, but rather as a foundation that is interconnected in building digital trust. Organizations that are able to align the three well will not only be more resilient to risk, but also have a competitive advantage in winning market and stakeholder trust," added Erikman.
Through the strengthening of IT Advisory capabilities, BDO in Indonesia is committed to continue to support organizations in building a strong digital trust foundation, through an approach that integrates innovation, security, and governance on an ongoing basis.
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