By: Frank Alex *)
Increasingly complex and massive cyber threats demand serious attention from the Indonesian government in maintaining national digital resilience. Amidst the rapid pace of digital transformation, data protection integration is a very important aspect to ensure security, stability, and public trust in the digital infrastructure that supports various public and business services. The government is actively strengthening regulations and supervision to anticipate potential disruptions that could threaten data sovereignty and the continuity of state and private sector operations.
In this context, the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) plays a vital role as the spearhead in managing national cybersecurity. Head of BSSN Lt. Gen. TNI (Ret.) Drs. Nugroho Sulistyo Budi emphasized the importance of the government administration sector as the backbone of the national digital ecosystem that must be safe, efficient, and transparent. Strengthening a reliable administration system is not only about technology, but also concerns data protection as the main foundation for maintaining public trust in the provision of public services. The workshop held by BSSN in May 2025 is one of the strategic efforts to build the capacity of cyber incident response teams (TTIS) in various ministries and institutions, as a form of joint commitment to present a safe and reliable digital ecosystem.
The importance of strengthening data protection is also reflected in the BSSN initiative which provides special services such as Information Technology Security Assessment (ITSA), Honeynet services, and data password services in the form of encryption. With this service, data stored and processed in the electronic system receives adequate protection from potential leaks and cyber attacks. The Head of BSSN emphasized that synergy between stakeholders is the main key to creating a resilient digital ecosystem. This is in line with the National Cyber Security Strategy which prioritizes multi-sectoral collaboration as a foundation for dealing with increasingly widespread and sophisticated cyber threats.
In terms of regulation, the government is working on the preparation of the Draft Law on Cyber Security and Resilience (RUU KKS) which is currently in the harmonization stage at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. Deputy Head of BSSN, Rachmad Wibowo, said that this bill was designed to provide a clear legal umbrella for strict sanctions against entities that fail to maintain cybersecurity. The KKS Bill not only regulates technical aspects, but also strengthens the governance of the digital ecosystem which includes infrastructure, users, and the technology used. This is expected to be able to create a safe, comfortable, and trusted digital space for all Indonesian people.
The KKS Bill is an integral part of the 2025–2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN), which shows the government’s high priority in anticipating increasingly real cyber threats. Indonesia, which is currently still considered to lack specific regulations related to cybersecurity, is expected to be able to close the legal loopholes that have so far hampered efforts to mitigate and prosecute cyber incidents. The drafting of this law is an important milestone in building public trust while ensuring the sustainability of digital services which are the foundation of national economic and social transformation.
Not only in terms of regulation, industry players also provide concrete support for the government’s efforts. Telkom Solution, as a subsidiary of a state-owned company, actively provides layered cybersecurity services that not only protect networks and applications, but also strengthen the human aspect as the front line in mitigating cyber attacks. This holistic approach is very much in line with the regulatory framework that is being strengthened by the government, including the use of advanced technologies such as cyber threat intelligence, policy-based access arrangements, and Application Programming Interface (API) protection. This contribution strengthens the resilience of the national digital infrastructure so that it can effectively face threats.
Data shows an increasing trend of cyber attacks in Indonesia, especially the bruteforce attack method which was recorded at more than 14.6 million attempts throughout 2024. This figure is a warning to all parties not to only rely on regulations, but also to increase education and implementation of cybersecurity standards across all sectors. Government policies through the KKS Bill that is currently being drafted are expected to provide a strong legal basis and effective sanction mechanisms. Thus, companies and digital platform organizers are encouraged to be more serious and responsible in managing cybersecurity risks.
Readiness to face cyber threats lies not only in the technology used, but also in integrated governanceand solid cross-sector collaboration. The government continues to encourage synergy between stakeholders to create a comprehensive data protection system. With the support of a solid legal umbrella and the implementation of integrated security solutions, Indonesia is able to provide a conducive digital environment for inclusive and sustainable digital economic growth.
The preparation of the KKS Bill and other supporting regulations, along with the development of cybersecurity technology, reflects the government’s commitment to protecting the public and the business world from various digital threats. These steps are an important foundation for building a resilient and highly competitive national digital ecosystem. Data protection integration is not only a technical need, but also part of a national strategy that supports Indonesia’s security, sovereignty, and progress in the digital realm.
)* National Cybersecurity Observer
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