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        "id": 2050935,
        "msgid": "communications-ministry-anticipates-rising-cybersecurity-threats-1792684307",
        "date": "2026-10-22 22:19:04",
        "title": "Communications Ministry Anticipates Rising Cybersecurity Threats",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Technology",
        "summary": "The Communications and Digital Affairs Ministry is examining post-quantum cryptography to prepare for cyber threats that could emerge as quantum technology and artificial intelligence advance. The ministry is coordinating with the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) and says digital infrastructure such as fibre-optic networks, subsea cables and satellites will also be vital to supporting new technologies.",
        "content": "<p>Denpasar (ANTARA) \u2013 The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs\n(Kemkomdigi) is anticipating an increase in cybersecurity threats,\nincluding those arising alongside advances in quantum technology.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo address cyber threats in the quantum technology era, we are\nbeginning to study what is known as post-quantum cryptography,\u201d Deputy\nMinister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria said after\nthe Bali Tech Week (BTW) 2026 event in Denpasar, Bali, on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Nezar said advances in quantum technology and artificial intelligence\n(AI) were creating new challenges for cybersecurity.<\/p>\n<p>According to information published on Kemkomdigi\u2019s official website,\nquantum technology combines the principles of quantum mechanics with\ninformation science.<\/p>\n<p>Its branches include quantum computing, quantum communication and\nquantum sensing.<\/p>\n<p>Advances in quantum technology could give rise to more complex cyber\nthreats. Post-quantum cryptography is designed to counter potential\ncyberattacks from quantum computers.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is coordinating\nwith the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) as part of efforts to\nsafeguard cybersecurity.<\/p>\n<p>As well as highlighting cybersecurity, Nezar stressed the importance\nof preparing digital infrastructure\u2014including fibre-optic networks,\nsubsea cables and satellites\u2014to support the use of new technologies.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/communications-ministry-anticipates-rising-cybersecurity-threats-1792684307",
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