Cybersecurity firms call for urgent AI talent expansion in Indonesia

Southeast Asia’s economic powerhouse faces mounting threats from digital intrusions and fraud

Industry leaders gathered at a recent conference in Bali to address the growing challenges posed by AI-driven cyber threats. (Photo by Natsumi Kawasaki)

NATSUMI KAWASAKI

October 21, 2026 15:55 JST

BALI, Indonesia — Leading cybersecurity firms in Indonesia have emphasized that the nation must rapidly scale its artificial intelligence talent pool to safeguard Southeast Asia’s largest economy from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks and online scams. Industry leaders are also calling on the government to enhance policy and infrastructure support for the artificial intelligence sector.

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