Fortinet: AI Threats and System Complexity Pose Major Cybersecurity Challenges in Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Fortinet assesses that the increasing AI-based cyber threats and the complexity of digital security systems represent the main challenges for organisations in Indonesia.
Fortinet Indonesia Country Director, Edwin Lim, stated that many companies still use various separate cybersecurity solutions, complicating comprehensive security management.
“In the past, cybersecurity implementations were often done in silos. If email protection was needed, one product was purchased; for firewalls, another product; for endpoints, yet another brand. Over time, companies end up with too many tools that are difficult to learn and operate,” Edwin said in his statement in Jakarta.
According to him, this situation makes organisations struggle to detect and respond to cyber threats quickly, especially amid the rising number of threats and volume of security alerts.
Based on Fortinet’s latest study with Forrester Consulting, 64% of organisations in the Asia-Pacific region consider the complexity of tools and security architecture as their primary cybersecurity operational challenge.
Additionally, 46% of organisations admit to being overwhelmed by the excessive volume of alerts, while 43% still rely on manual processes for handling threats and cybersecurity incidents.
Edwin noted that the current industry trend is shifting towards a more integrated platform-based security approach to reduce system complexity.
“Now the industry direction has changed to platforms. Gartner and IDC are also starting to recommend consolidation so that companies no longer use too many vendors. With a more integrated platform, management becomes simpler, and existing investments can be maximised,” he said.
Fortinet records that currently only about 29% of organisations operate integrated security platforms. However, this figure is projected to rise to 60% within the next 12 to 24 months.
In addition to system complexity, AI-based threats are also seen as increasingly rising. The study shows that 69% of organisations admit to being concerned about AI-based threats.
According to Edwin, threat actors now utilise AI to enhance the speed and effectiveness of cyber attacks.
“AI is now not only used by companies but also by threat actors to accelerate attacks. Therefore, organisations need detection and response capabilities that are also faster and more automated,” he stated.
On the other hand, AI is also beginning to be utilised to assist cybersecurity operations, from prioritising alerts and incidents to improving operational efficiency.
Fortinet APAC Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Rashish Pandey, said that implementing AI in cybersecurity requires an integrated system foundation.
“AI requires connected data and comprehensive visibility. Without integration, AI risks increasing complexity and adding new challenges for security teams,” Rashish said.
Fortinet also assesses that human resource readiness remains a challenge in optimising cybersecurity across various organisations.
To address this, the company claims to provide consulting services, training, education, and cybersecurity certifications to help customers understand and maximise the use of their security solutions.
Fortinet predicts that the need for a more integrated, automated, and AI-based cybersecurity approach will continue to grow in line with the acceleration of digital transformation in Indonesia.