JAKARTA - A country's cyber defense capabilities are often limited by the knowledge of its human resources and the quality of cross-border collaboration between private and public organizations in the region.
Thus, the cybersecurity gap must be addressed by stakeholders in Asia Pacific to build a more secure cyberspace.
"As we experience an accelerated digital transformation in this cyber era, we face security challenges that also add to the need for qualified cybersecurity resources. Investing in cyber talent and promoting security awareness and digital education for users is the key to success in building cybersecurity communities and a resilient digital economy,” said Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky, Chris Connell at the Kaspersky Online Policy Forum, Tuesday, September 14.
Meanwhile, Cybercrime Director of Interpol, Craig Jones revealed, the results of various studies released over the last few years have noted the global cybersecurity skills gap, especially in Asia Pacific, which may be caused by the massive digitization process in the region as well as security risks. the cyber.
“With the increasing number of cyber threats and cybercrime activities affecting society, a new paradigm has emerged in global law enforcement. One of the main challenges that Interpol has identified is the gap in cyber capabilities and capacity of law enforcement, nationally, regionally and globally as criminal networks continue to expand their infrastructure and activities," said Jones.
"In order to overcome these challenges, law enforcement must become a trusted partner regionally. Being collaborative, inclusive and open will help us reduce inequality, and increase cyber capabilities and capacities," he added.
Professor Li Yuxiao Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies added Jones' points in terms of focusing on long-term strategies and jointly building the cyber community of the future.
Li also determined that cyber capacity building in Asia Pacific should focus on network infrastructure, be aware of the challenges brought by cybersecurity, and strengthen the development of personnel training systems as the Asia Pacific region continues to harness the power of Industry 4.0.
"Driven by low production costs, a broad industrial base, and greater support from local governments in Asia Pacific, the region will be poised to become the largest hub and market for Industry 4.0 in the next five years," explained Professor Li.
Meanwhile, Professor Seungjoo Kim as Member of the Presidential Committee for the 4th Industrial Revolution cited a success story where a number of countries began to improve their cyber security policies and regulations amid their efforts towards a more connected society.
"As we enter the era of the 4th Revolution, cybersecurity becomes an important priority more than ever. For example, in the European Union, regulations on automotive cybersecurity will be mandatory for all new vehicles produced from July 2024. As the importance of cybersecurity elements spreads across all field, security experts must have more in-depth domain knowledge than before," said Lim.
"Now, it is time for us to think of a more effective workforce development program to train security experts in every industrial sector," he added.
