Anticipating Cyber Threats, The Electronic Signature Ecosystem Needs Strengthening

Jakarta — In the midst of digital transformation, Indonesia’s business landscape faces a new wave of cyber threats: AI-powered fraud. In response, AkuSign is strengthening the ecosystem of certified Electronic Signatures (TTE) to guarantee the security and legal validity of electronic transactions in the country.

In front of regulators, industry players, and the media, AkuSign also announced its latest collaboration with the Indonesian IT Association (AITI) in Jakarta on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. The move aims to accelerate education and broaden the adoption of certified TTE across business sectors.

David Hartono, CEO of ASABA Innotech, explained that the potential of TTE far exceeds the conventional understanding. He said that many people still view digital signatures merely as a tool to sign documents. He added that its functions are much wider and crucial for various industries facing digital disruption.

“An example is the banking sector; this technology can be relied upon to make onboarding processes more efficient. All the legal umbrella is accommodated by the law. However, it should be noted that for the legality to be recognised, the process must use services from PSrE (Penyelenggara Sertifikasi Elektronik),” David said in a press release in Jakarta, Thursday, 21 May 2026.

The push to strengthen the ecosystem is driven by persistent misperceptions in society. Many organisational players think scanning a wet signature or simply a picture on a PDF document is legally valid. In reality, this conventional method is fragile, easily manipulated using AI technology such as deepfakes, and does not hold strong legal force.