Collaborating With BSSN, Huawei Holds Cyber Security Competition

Huawei and BSSN titled WRECK IT 5.0 (photo: dock. Huawei)

JAKARTA Huawei and Cyber Polytechnic and State Passwords (Poltek SSN), educational institutions under BSSN, held the WRECK IT 5.0 competition. This competition was held to understand the risks of cyberattacks from an early age. WRECK IT 5.0 uses the flag capture competition format with the jeopardy and attack/defence type. Prior to entering the final round, the competition was attended by 239 teams with a general category and 74 junior categories. There are now 15 finalists remaining in the last round. The final round of the WRECK IT 5.0 was held at the Huawei Innovation Center, Jakarta. The event was opened by the Director of Polytechnic SSN First Marshal TNI R. Tjahjo Khuniawan and Cyber Security and Privacy Officer (CSPO) Huawei Indonesia Syarbeni. In addition to holding the final round matches, Huawei and Poltek SSN also held workshops and seminars related to the latest cybersecurity trends. At this seminar, the speakers discussed the privacy and data issues that became the foundation of the digital community. A number of speakers present were Deputy for Cyber Security and Sandi for the Economy of BSSN Slamet Aji Pamungkas, Professor of the Faculty of Computer Sciences of the University of Indonesia Wisnu Jatmiko, Director of Cyber Security Operations of BSSN Andi Yusuf, and many more. Slamet said that WRECK IT 5.0 was a follow-up to the memorandum of understanding between Huawei and BSSN in maintaining cyberspace security. Both of them also agreed to strengthen the capacity and competence of digital talent.

"The highest appreciation for our partner Huawei who continues to be committed to implementing a memorandum of understanding between BSSN and Huawei. Hopefully this slick contribution and cooperation can strengthen and create more benefits in the future," said Slamet. Meanwhile, Syarbeni explained that this event will strengthen public confidence in the development of the digital ecosystem today. This event will also strengthen student competence and the general public in facing digital developments.

"This activity is expected to strengthen the digital trust of the people in Indonesia and build a more quality ecosystem with skilled talents as the driving force. Huawei will provide full support for this," said Syarbeni.