Batam Diskominfo Collaborates With Students And Community To Strengthen Cyber Security Through CSIRT

Batam City Diskominfo Head Rudy Panjaitan (photo: dock. ANTARA/Batam City Government)

The Batam City Communication and Information Agency (Diskominfo), Riau Islands, involved students in the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) team to strengthen cybersecurity in the region. This step also invites communities and individuals with innovative ideas to participate in maintaining safe and conducive internet activities.

The Head of the Batam City Diskominfo, Rudy Panjaitan, revealed that the involvement of various parties in CSIRT aims to detect and deal with cyber threats, including illegal activities such as online gambling. As a form of appreciation, Diskominfo will give award certificates to those who have succeeded in detecting or handling cyber attacks.

"If there is a network attack that violates the rules such as online gambling or other irresponsible activities, and there are parties who are able to detect this, we will give a certificate of appreciation through the Batam City CSIRT Team," said Rudy.

Batam's Diskominfo also focuses on increasing CSIRT's capacity and collaboration with various activities, including socialization, directed group discussions (Focus Group Discussion), as well as the preparation of policies and guidelines for handling cyber incidents. Rudy added that technical training and certification will be provided, including cyber security simulations or cyber security drills.

"We continue to increase the team's capacity through technical training and cybersecurity exercises to be more prepared to face digital threats," he explained.

The Batam Diskominfo move is in line with the efforts of the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) which continues to increase awareness of cyber security among state and community administrators. Deputy for Cyber Security and Crypto for the BSSN Economy, Slamet Aji Pamungkas, emphasized the importance of individual roles in maintaining digital security.

"Cyber security awareness, especially among officials and the public, still needs to be improved. Every individual must play an active role, because security is often inversely proportional to comfort," said Slamet during socialization in East Belitung.

With the collaboration of various parties, it is hoped that cybersecurity in Batam City can be maintained, providing a sense of security for internet users in the region.