the near future,The Indonesian government plans to establish a fourth military branch specifically responsible for network defense to supplement the current network department that is highly dependent on human resources.

With the rapid development of information technology, cyberspace has become a new frontier for national security. Indonesia, as an important country in Southeast Asia, is facing increasingly complex cybersecurity challenges.astwo thousand and twenty-fourIn the first half of the year, the Indonesian National Data Center was affectedLockbitAttack of ransomware variants，Resulting in exceedingtwo hundredindividualCentral and local governmentsInstitutions have been affected, with multiple key departments including the Department of Communications and Information Technology paralyzed.

To effectively address these challenges,Indonesian Minister of Public Security and Law Coordination Hadi•Zha Yanduo said that Indonesian President Joko Widodo has orderedspecializedEstablish a network defense force，plusA strong national cybersecurity defense system that protects critical information infrastructure from cyber attacks and threats.

The new organization will serve as the fourth branch of the Indonesian military, focusing on cyber defense.The Cyber Defense Force will be responsible for monitoring, warning, defending against, and responding to cyber attacks, while also participating in research and development of cybersecurity technologies, talent cultivation, and international cooperation.The framework of this institution will involve integrating resources from various branches of the military and all major armed forces headquarters to achieve optimized allocation and efficient utilization of resources，Form a unified and efficient network defense force.The main recruitment targets of this institution are high school graduates and college graduatesBy cultivating young and promising cybersecurity talents, the Indonesian government will inject fresh blood into the country's cybersecurity industry and promote long-term development in the field of cybersecurity.

Indonesian Minister of Public Security and Law Coordination Hadi•Zhayanmany

Introduction of relevant personnel, the new institution mainlyfunctionyesAdapting to the demands of cyber warfareandEnhance network defense capabilities.With the increasing complexity and diversity of cyber warfare, new institutions willMore effectivelyutilizeIndonesia'sNational defense resources to adapt to the constantly evolving demands of cyber warfare. By integrating resources and adding professional talents, Indonesia's network defense capabilities will be improved, enabling it to better respond to various cyber threats.

At present,The Indonesian government has formulated relevant policy documents, clarifying the principles, objectives, tasks, and implementation steps for the establishment of a cyber defense force.alsoThe Indonesian governmentWe have already startedActively integrating the network security resources of various branches of the military and the headquarters of the armed forces, providing strong support for the establishment of the network defense force.

In addition,In order to enhance the professional competence and practical ability of the cyber defense force, the Indonesian government will strengthen the training and introduction of cyber security talents, and also carry out extensive cooperation and exchanges with the international community. In order to further enhance its competitiveness in the field of the internet, Indonesia has previously signed a bilateral defense agreement with the US Department of Defense. This agreement allows Indonesia to carry out ongoing capacity enhancement projects related to cyberspace, which will provide more technical support and training opportunities for Indonesia and help it achieve better results in the construction and operation of new institutions.

The establishment of the Cyber Defense Force will effectively enhance Indonesia's cybersecurity defense capabilities and provide solid support for the country's critical information infrastructure，Maintain national cybersecurity and sovereignty. This is of great significance in preventing external forces from infiltrating, disrupting, and subverting through online means.andCybersecurity is an important guarantee for economic development.With the booming development of Indonesia's digital economy, cybersecurity threats are also increasing.The cyber defense force will help protect the national economy from cyber attacks and provide a stable environment for economic development.

As an important country in Southeast Asia, Indonesia's enhanced cybersecurity capabilities will also help improve its image and status on the international stage. This will help enhance Indonesia's voice and influence in international cooperation, and promote the development of regional and international cybersecurity cooperation.