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IdCARE.UI and JICA Conduct Training: Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness & Risk Management

The Indonesia Cyber Awareness and Resilience Center at Universitas Indonesia (idCARE.UI), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), organized a training program titled Cybersecurity Awareness & Risk Management at the i-CELL Building, Faculty of Engineering UI. The training was held from April 10 to 17, 2025, and was offered free of charge to participants. Participants from Bangladesh attended, with a special focus on enhancing top management awareness of cybersecurity issues.

The event began with welcoming remarks from Ms. Amelia as the Project Local Coordinator, followed by Prof. Arief Udhiarto as the Board of Director, and Mr. Hiroyuki Ide from JICA, serving as the Chief Advisor. After the introductions and a group photo session, participants proceeded directly to Module 1, which discussed decision-makers perceptions of cybersecurity.

In his opening remarks, Prof. Arief Udhiarto stated, “This training is a strategic step toward building cybersecurity awareness at the highest organizational level. We believe that understanding and commitment from top management are crucial in fostering a strong and sustainable digital security culture. Through collaboration with JICA and idCARE, we hope participants can become agents of change in their respective institutions.”

The first day also included a comprehension test, a film-based group discussion, and practical tests conducted by idCARE. The topics covered ranged from current cyberattack trends (Module 3) to risk management and organizational mitigation strategies.

The second day focused on risk management (Module 5) and effective reporting techniques to top management (Module 6). Guided by Mr. Victor Arief Maulana, participants received in-depth training on communicating the urgency of cybersecurity to decision-makers, complete with presentation exercises and discussions. The second day concluded with a Networking Dinner, further strengthening connections among participants and trainers across countries.

On the final day, participants engaged in a Mock Training session, where each was allowed to present cybersecurity material as if they were trainers themselves. This session allowed participants to directly apply the knowledge they had acquired. The program concluded with a post-test and final evaluation.

This training is part of a strategic initiative by JICA and idCARE to build cybersecurity capacity in partner countries, with the hope that participants will become change agents within their respective institutions. Strong awareness and leadership from top management are expected to serve as the frontline defense in safeguarding organizational digital assets in today’s highly connected era.

“We deeply appreciate the trust given to FTUI as the host of this international training. Cybersecurity is now a global priority, and the role of higher education institutions is vital in preparing human resources to face these challenges. This training reflects our commitment to continuously contribute to capacity building and cross-border collaboration in the field of digital security,” said Prof. Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D.

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