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ICSF: Indonesia Requires Integrated Cyber Regulations

Indonesia is currently facing significant challenges in addressing increasingly complex cyber threats. The ongoing debate regarding the necessity of Cyber Crime Laws, Cyber Security Laws, or even National Security highlights the urgency of strengthening digital regulations. 

The Cyber Crime Law focuses on the enforcement against digital crimes such as data theft and hacking. 

Meanwhile, the Cyber Security Law aims to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data, while the National Security Law encompasses broader protections, including physical, economic, and digital aspects. 

Cyber security practitioner Ardi Sutedja states that Indonesia needs to determine an approach that aligns with technological advancements and the nature of current cyber threats. 

"Digital stability has become a crucial element of national stability," he remarked, also serving as the Chairman of the Indonesia Cyber Security Forum (ICSF). He emphasized that digital disruptions have implications comparable to traditional geopolitical threats. 

The government is deemed to urgently formulate comprehensive cyber policies. However, the drafting of regulations cannot be optimally executed without involving stakeholders across various sectors. 

Academics, technology industry representatives, civil society, and digital rights activists need to be included to ensure that regulations are inclusive, data-driven, and forward-looking. 

"The temptation to prioritize the speed of legislative drafting while neglecting crucial details must also be resisted," Ardi warned, noting that hasty regulations could place Indonesia in a vulnerable legal and security position. 

The proposed solution is an integrated approach that combines elements from all three types of laws, maintaining a balance between national security and the protection of citizens' rights. 

Regulations must also be accompanied by technical readiness to ensure that the national security system is more resilient against emergency attacks. 

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