The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) supports the government's efforts to strengthen the cybersecurity system. Vice Chairman of Kadin Indonesia for Communication and Information, Firlie Ganinduto, said that Kadin Indonesia is planning to prepare a White Paper on the development of the cybersecurity industry in Indonesia as a basis for implementing a blueprint for the development of the cybersecurity industry and ecosystem. This step is a form of Kadin Indonesia's concrete support for the government's efforts to overcome the threat of cybercrime.

Kadin Indonesia in collaboration with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the theme "Evaluation of Indonesia's Cyber Security Regulations: Building a Strong Cyber Security Foundation" (1/3/2024).

"In an effort to prepare this White Paper, we held an FGD to gather input and aspirations from the government, private sector, and other related parties. The FGD aims to provide a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity regulations in Indonesia, understand the government's plan to develop a cybersecurity ecosystem, and get industry insights on cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure," explained Firlie.

According to a report by the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN), there were 361 million traffic anomalies or domestic cyberattacks from January to October 2023. BSSN also noted that until August 2023, the rate of successfully infecting traffic anomalies reached 75.49% or around 203 million traffic anomalies. The most common types of attacks included malware activity (29.7%) and trojan activity.

Eric Hsu, Commercial Counsellor at the US Embassy, said that digital security must be a priority as internet penetration and cyberattacks increase against businesses, including small and large enterprises, financial, government and retail sectors. "Digital security is crucial and impacts the development of strategic projects such as smart cities and government initiatives to promote digital access in the future," he said.

"The collaboration between Kadin Indonesia and the US government is a significant strategic step in addressing the digital divide and achieving national goals for inclusive access. With improved cybersecurity, we can connect remote communities and unlock greater economic potential," Eric added.

Based on the 2023 National Cybersecurity Index (NCSI), Indonesia's cybersecurity index score reached 63.64 points, up 24.68 points compared to 2022. Globally, Indonesia ranks 49th in the world, 31.17 basis points adrift of Belgium which is ranked as the country with the best cybersecurity level.