Communications Ministry Anticipates Rising Cybersecurity Threats

Denpasar (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) is anticipating an increase in cybersecurity threats, including those arising alongside advances in quantum technology.

“To address cyber threats in the quantum technology era, we are beginning to study what is known as post-quantum cryptography,” Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria said after the Bali Tech Week (BTW) 2026 event in Denpasar, Bali, on Thursday.

Nezar said advances in quantum technology and artificial intelligence (AI) were creating new challenges for cybersecurity.

According to information published on Kemkomdigi’s official website, quantum technology combines the principles of quantum mechanics with information science.

Its branches include quantum computing, quantum communication and quantum sensing.

Advances in quantum technology could give rise to more complex cyber threats. Post-quantum cryptography is designed to counter potential cyberattacks from quantum computers.

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is coordinating with the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) as part of efforts to safeguard cybersecurity.

As well as highlighting cybersecurity, Nezar stressed the importance of preparing digital infrastructure—including fibre-optic networks, subsea cables and satellites—to support the use of new technologies.