Jakarta (ANTARA) - Six universities in Indonesia are collaborating\nwith Russian cybersecurity company, Positive Technologies, to strengthen\nthe development of human resources in the field of cybersecurity through\njoint educational initiatives at the Kazan Forum 2026 in Kazan, Republic\nof Tatarstan, Russia.<\/p>\n
According to a press release from Positive Technologies received in\nJakarta on Friday, the six educational institutions include Padjadjaran\nUniversity (Unpad), Brawijaya University (UB), Bandung Manufacturing\nPolytechnic (Polman), Mandala Institute of Technology and Science\n(ITSM), Indonesia University of Education (UPI), and Darul Ma\u2019arif\nUniversity (UDM).<\/p>\n
The collaboration includes training for teaching staff, the\nestablishment of dedicated laboratories for hands-on cybersecurity\npractice, and the development of curricula that cover defensive security\nand secure software development practices.<\/p>\n
In addition, the parties have also agreed to implement EdTechLab on\nthe campuses of the participating universities. This self-study training\nplatform is designed to help cybersecurity professionals master\ntechniques for defending against digital attacks, including threats from\nadvanced persistent threat (APT) groups.<\/p>\n
The Rector of Padjadjaran University, Arief Kartasasmita, said that\nhis institution appreciates the international experience and expertise\nof Positive Technologies, which has partnered with a number of\nuniversities in Indonesia to advance cybersecurity education and\nprofessional capacity building.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are confident that this collaboration will strengthen practical\ncompetencies in cybersecurity, encourage innovation and knowledge\nexchange, and make a significant contribution to the development of\nIndonesia\u2019s national cybersecurity resilience,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He added that universities have an important role to play in\npreparing future cybersecurity talent through the strengthening of\nacademic programs, practical training, research collaboration, and\nindustry engagement.<\/p>\n
The Regional Director for Southeast Asia at Positive Technologies,\nElena Grishaeva, said that the partnership with universities in\nIndonesia helps to strengthen the community of experts who can\ncollaboratively address cybersecurity threats in Southeast Asia and\nglobally.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is in line with our global cultural mission to help security\nprofessionals around the world develop their careers by improving their\nskills and competencies,\u201d said Grishaeva.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Director of the Center for Programs and Educational\nProjects at Positive Technologies, Yuliya Danchina, said that in the\nlast two years, the company has built one of the largest international\neducational partnerships in Indonesia in the field of cybersecurity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe involvement of Indonesian students in Positive Hack Camp has\nbecome an established tradition. In 2026, they will participate in the\nprogram for the third time, addressing real-world cases and improving\ntheir skills at a global level,\u201d said Danchina.<\/p>\n
Positive Technologies stated that Indonesia is currently one of the\nmain targets of cyberattacks. According to the company\u2019s report,\nIndonesia accounts for about 40 percent of all data breach cases\nreported in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n
In May 2025, Positive Technologies also signed a memorandum of\nunderstanding with four institutions in Indonesia, namely Muhammadiyah\nUniversity Jakarta, Nahdlatul Ulama University of NTB, Business Center\nAlumni UI, and the Sakuranesia Foundation.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/six-indonesian-universities-partner-with-russia-to-develop-cybersecurity-talent-1780570790", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }