Cyber Threat Always Exists, A Strong Cyber Security System Is No Longer A Choice But An Obligation

The speakers in discussions on cybersecurity (photo: IST)

JAKARTA - In recent months, a number of major data violations and leaks have occurred in Indonesia. Data from the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) estimates that 714,170,967 cyber attacks will occur in the country throughout 2022.

Cyberattacks can lead to data leakage that can threaten businesses and companies in various industries. Cyber threats can cause ongoing financial losses if not addressed.

In this regard, Menlo Security Inc., a cloud security specialist, recently held a joint media discussion activity as well as speakers from the NeutraDC, Indonesia Block-Chain Society, and the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) to discuss the importance of cybersecurity for businesses and state institutions.

Dalam diskusi tersebut, meningkatkan kemampuan keamanan siber harus menjadi prioritas utama untuk pemerintah dan juga perusahaan di semua industri.

Cyber threat actors have shifted from attacking cyber infrastructure to attacking directly end-user or users. Especially users who do not have cyber security insight. Therefore, it is important to increase cyber security insight for the community," said Ricky Aji, Sandiman Muda, Directorate of Cyber & Industrial Security, BSSN in a statement received by VOI, Thursday, October 6.

This urgency is also shown in a report from INTERPOL in 2021 which states that 60% of mobile financial malware is increasing in Indonesia.

Almost all Indonesians make transactions via internet, from cellphones, laptops, and others. This requires good infrastructure to securely maintain online transactions," said CK Mah, Regional Director, Southeast Asia, Menlo Security.

In addition, the report also states that Indonesia has the highest number of ransomware cases with 1.3 million cases. This is clearly something that should be improved, especially with the country's internet penetration which reached 64% last year.

Consider cybersecurity a growth enabler. A solid system allows workers to be more productive and innovative so that they can increase competitive advantages.

In addition, cybersecurity can also help maintain and maintain customer loyalty while showing the company's commitment to maintaining data privacy and anticipating cyber threats in the future.

In the coming years, the cybersecurity landscape will continue to be more challenging due to sophistication, technological advances and the ability of cyberattackers.

For example, fraud and infiltration remain a growing threat in Indonesia, although there has been a slight decline in the cyber crime index between 2021 and 2022 which was stated by the National Cybersecurity Index.

Thus, cybersecurity awareness in Indonesia has also shown an increase with businesses in the market taking more precautions against phishing, ransomware, and malware.

Cybersecurity is no longer the task of one person or simply the task of the IT department. Because the new technology currently emerging requires each individual to be equally responsible for dealing with their information, data and security.

Thus, the best approach to tackling the current business landscape is to adopt a holistic strategy and through the use of new cyber tools.

Each industry has unique cybersecurity characteristics. The best approach to applying new technology must be followed by implementing a holistic strategy and through the use of new cyber tools," explained Elisa Lumbantoruan, Chief Executive Officer, PT ISS Indonesia.