Cybersecurity is a crucial issue in the development of smart cities. On October 9, 2024, APEKSI Executive Director, Alwis Rustam as the moderator in the National CyberSecurity Connect event, invited participants to discuss the importance of an effective cybersecurity architecture in supporting multi-sector and multi-aspect public services. Carrying the concept of the Silence Conference, this discussion aims to explore various perspectives and find solutions to the challenges faced in implementing a smart city.
The session entitled “Shields Up! Creating the Cyber Architecture for a (Federal) Smart City” was filled by:
- Yudhistira Nugraha, D.Phil. Head of the Data and Information Technology Center, Ministry of Education and Culture
- Dr. Andrie Yuswanto, Jakarta Smart City
- Teddy Sukardi serves as the General Chairperson of the Indonesian Information Technology Consultants Association
- Winton, IBM
The discussion on cybersecurity architecture in the context of a smart city underlined the importance of integration and collaboration between various sectors. Good cybersecurity is the foundation for building public trust and ensuring smooth public services. In facing the existing challenges, a holistic and sustainable strategy is a must to create a safe and resilient smart city. [NA]