Jakarta, INTI - Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the development of cybersecurity knowledge by renewing its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cybersecurity cooperation with Indonesia’s National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) on August 10. The renewed agreement was signed by Nugroho Sulistyo Budi, Head of BSSN, and Guo Hailong, CEO of Huawei Indonesia.
Strengthening National Cybersecurity Through Strategic Collaboration
In his remarks, BSSN Head Nugroho Sulistyo Budi expressed his appreciation to Huawei Indonesia for the partnership established over the past several years. He said the renewal of the MoU is not merely an extension of the existing partnership, but also an opportunity to strengthen synergies in building Indonesia’s national cybersecurity capabilities.
“In line with the quad-helix approach outlined in the National Cybersecurity and Cryptography Strategy, the private sector plays an important role in protecting Indonesia’s cyberspace. Therefore, strong and sustainable cooperation between BSSN and Huawei is essential. We hope Huawei will continue to support efforts to raise public awareness of cybersecurity. Through this renewed MoU, the collaboration between BSSN and Huawei is expected to serve as a catalyst for various stakeholder-driven programs aimed at advancing Indonesia’s cybersecurity ecosystem,” Nugroho said.
Sean Yang, Huawei’s Global Cybersecurity and Privacy Officer, emphasized that collaboration drives progress, while trust serves as its foundation.
“Ultimately, our interactions in the digital world are built on trust. Establishing a resilient digital trust ecosystem requires cooperation among all stakeholders. We hope key stakeholders in cybersecurity will further strengthen collaboration and support one another. By working together, we can build a smarter world grounded in digital trust,” he said.
Meanwhile, Huawei Indonesia’s Cyber Security and Privacy Officer (CSPO), Syarbeni, said cybersecurity is a complex challenge that cannot be addressed by fixing individual vulnerabilities in isolation. It requires collaboration across sectors.
“Cybersecurity is a complex challenge that cannot be addressed by fixing one weakness at a time, it requires collaboration from all parties. Effectively addressing cyber threats requires a coordinated approach involving all industry sectors and society at large. By combining our strengths, sharing best practices, and working closely together, we can build stronger capabilities while providing better protection for cybersecurity and data privacy,” Syarbeni said.
Building Cybersecurity Capabilities for the AI and Quantum Era
The MoU on Cybersecurity Development between BSSN and Huawei was first signed on October 29, 2019, and subsequently renewed in 2021 and 2023. To date, the partnership has resulted in more than 200 collaborative activities involving over 39,000 participants, including specialized skills development programs in AI-based defense and industrial cybersecurity, demonstrating a tangible contribution to strengthening Indonesia’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
The public-private partnership has produced a range of initiatives, including joint research papers, seminars, training programs, cybersecurity awareness campaigns, maturity assessments, capability development, and the exchange of best practices based on global standards.
The collaboration also underscores both parties’ commitment to addressing emerging security challenges in the era of AI and quantum computing, while building a resilient digital ecosystem through cross-border knowledge exchange and continuous talent development.
Conclusion
The renewed partnership between Huawei and BSSN reinforces the importance of public-private collaboration in strengthening Indonesia’s cybersecurity ecosystem. With more than 200 joint initiatives and 39,000 participants to date, the partnership is expected to continue developing cybersecurity capabilities, fostering talent, and preparing Indonesia to address emerging challenges from AI and quantum computing.
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