Jakarta, INTI - The government has reaffirmed its commitment to preparing a young generation capable of understanding and mastering both cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) simultaneously.
Cyber Attacks Are Advancing Faster Than Defenses
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria emphasized that this effort is aimed at addressing the rise of digital threats that are becoming increasingly personal and large-scale.
“Kemkomdigi is actively responding to developments in cybersecurity at both the global and national levels by preparing talent through training programs,” Nezar said at BPSDMP Komdigi Yogyakarta in Bantul, Special Region of Yogyakarta, on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
He explained that talent development is being carried out through various training programs at human resource development centers, as well as the Digital Talent Scholarship initiative, which includes modules on cybersecurity and AI.
The government is also introducing a dedicated talent-strengthening scheme through the AI Talent Factory.
“We are strengthening more focused talent development within a single program that we call the AI Talent Factory. We are currently collaborating with Brawijaya University, followed by ITS and UGM, as well as several other universities,” he added.
Addressing the shifting nature of cyber threats driven by the misuse of AI, Nezar acknowledged that the scale of attacks is now growing far more rapidly than defensive capabilities, both within institutional systems and across the public’s personal devices.
He noted that the growth of offensive cyber capabilities now far outpaces the ability to defend against them, a situation he described as deeply concerning.
“The development of attack capabilities is occurring on a much larger scale than defensive capabilities. This is quite worrying,” he said.
To protect the public, Nezar stressed the importance of strengthening digital security awareness.
People are being encouraged to use stronger passwords and to enable layered protection mechanisms.
“We are spreading awareness so the public understands how to use gadgets safely, by using more complex passwords, multi-factor authentication, and even physical security keys that are already being adopted by some platforms,” Nezar explained.
Beyond public awareness, the government is urging digital platform developers to adopt a security-by-design approach.
Security considerations must be embedded from the earliest stages of system architecture and development.
“From the very beginning, they must conduct reviews of cyber resilience and comply with new standards amid the rapid dynamics of AI,” he emphasized.
Conclusion
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the cyber threat landscape, the imbalance between attack capabilities and defensive readiness presents a serious challenge. Strengthening public awareness, encouraging safer digital behavior, and embedding security into system design from the outset are no longer optional, they are fundamental requirements.
By pushing both individuals and platform developers to adapt, the government aims to build a more resilient digital ecosystem, where technological progress is matched by robust protection and shared responsibility in the AI era.
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