BSSN Partners With IBM To Strengthen Cybersecurity In Indonesia

The signing of BSSN and IBM memorandums of understanding (photo: dock. IBM)

JAKARTA IBM is partnering with the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) to strengthen Indonesia's cybersecurity. Both of them signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday, November 11.

The signing of this memorandum of understanding was represented by the Head of BSSN of the Republic of Indonesia, Hinsa Siburian, and the President Director of IBM Indonesia, Roy Kosasih. With this agreement, IBM and BSSN will support each other in accordance with the applicable law.

IBM believes that collaboration can assist the Indonesian government in exploring the capacity and posture of the country's cybersecurity. This technology company will assist BSSN in analyzing various cybersecurity problems and needs.

IBM will also support Indonesia through capacity development programs, threat intelligence, and strengthening security architectural systems. The hope is that cybersecurity in the country can strengthen to support the success of Indonesia Gold 2045.

"We are very pleased to be collaborating with BSSN to share our global knowledge and experience in cybersecurity to help improve the security ecosystem in the public and private sectors of Indonesia," Roy said in a statement received by VOI.

Meanwhile, Hinsa revealed that this collaboration is very important for the country because it is in line with the government's goals. BSSN, together with the government and all partners, is trying to secure the digital ecosystem.

"Indonesia, along with other countries, has experienced an increase in cyber attacks from irresponsible parties. It is very important to continue to strengthen our policies, capacities and talents to help grow safe infrastructure," said Hinsa.