iCIO Community Reminds the Importance of Mitigating Ransomware Threats in RI
Morrissey Technology – The ransomware that attacked the Temporary National Data Center (PDNS) 2 caught the attention of many parties, including the iCIO Community. They emphasized the importance of mitigating ransomware threats for organizations in Indonesia. iCIO Community is a community of Chief Information Officers and Executives in the ICT sector of companies and organizations in the country. This community is designed as a means of sharing practices and leadership in the ICT field.
“It is important for every organization to develop a comprehensive and proactive cybersecurity strategy. In a world that is increasingly connected and vulnerable to cyberattacks, data protection and collaboration between companies is not only important, but urgent. Let’s unite, share experiences, and strengthen organizational defenses Together, we can protect Indonesia’s digital future from growing threats,” said Iskak Hendrawan, Deputy Chair of the iCIO Community.
Moreover, the personal data protection law will complete its trial period in October this year.
“In the current digital era, ransomware attacks cannot be taken lightly. With the implementation of the Personal Data Protection Law in Indonesia, companies are required to be more serious in protecting users’ personal data. We from the iCIO Community hope that the government and public services can adopt this technology adequate and implementing good data governance procedures. This is not just about technology, but also about the responsibility to protect and manage information that is vital for the country and society,” said Harry Surjanto, Advisor to the iCIO Community.
While it is difficult to completely prevent ransomware attacks, proper mitigation measures can minimize their impact. Last year, this community admitted to having held a closed focus group discussion among its members to discuss the ransomware threat they faced. iCIO Community assesses the need for strict operational discipline to ensure rapid recovery in the face of cyber attacks. This covers several important aspects. First, securing infrastructure in the data center. All infrastructure in the organization must always be hardened and updated with critical security patches at the operating system and device firmware level.
“All data must be backed up regularly and stored securely and strictly,” said the iCIO Community representative.
Second, strict monitoring. Monitoring system health and security through the command center and security operation center 7×24 hours is very important. Organizations must have a rapid reaction unit for recovery and dealing with hacking attacks. The three Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC). Organizations must have a DRC and regularly conduct disaster recovery drills. System recovery training activities for disasters must also be monitored and reported to the regulator
Basic security hygiene is a major concern and discipline that should not be ignored. According to the iCIO Community, this is the primary foundation for protecting organizations from ever-evolving threats. Cases such as the attack on PDN show how important it is to have a fast and effective response strategy. We hope the government can design and implement a comprehensive emergency plan to address ransomware attacks. Cross-sector collaboration and sharing information about new threats and attack tactics are crucial in strengthening national cyber threat defenses.
With these steps, the iCIO Community is confident that we can mitigate the negative impact of ransomware attacks and ensure the security of data that is critical to the national interest. And thanks to the adoption of adequate technology and good data governance, mitigation and recovery procedures, governments and public services can provide better services, increase public trust and protect the important information they hold.