Online threat: Govt told to strengthen cyber security

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http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/11/19/online-threat-govt-told-strengthen-cyber-security.html

The Jakarta Post
11/19/2011

The government should strengthen cyber security and pay closer attention 
to the developments of information and communications technology (ICT), 
analysts say, as currently governments around the world are exploiting 
ICT to strengthen national security and increase political prowess.

Dadan Umar Daihani from the National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas) 
said that the power of one nation in this interconnected world was no 
longer measured solely by its military force and economic might, but 
also by its grasp of recent technological developments.

“The utilization of technology for destructive purposes has become a 
threat to national security,” Dadan said during a discussion on cyber 
warfare in Jakarta.

He explained that keeping pace with recent information technology 
developments was especially important for Indonesia to defend its large 
maritime territory.

In terms of economic benefits, it would also help Indonesia identify and 
make the most of its natural resources, Dadan said.

“The ability of a nation to utilize information technology could support 
national development. However, if one nation is still incapable of 
utilizing [information technology], the necessary information that could 
actually bolster national development would be taken over by foreign 
parties.”

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