Jakarta, Jan. 20 -- Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago has assessed that cybersecurity is one of the pillars in safeguarding data security and strengthening national defense against information attacks.

Chaniago made the statement to officials of the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) while opening the BSSN Executive Town Hall 2026 in Depok, West Java, on Monday.

"Cybersecurity is no longer an option but a necessity. It is an absolute prerequisite for maintaining political stability, national security, and sustainable development," Djamari said when opening the event, as quoted in the ministry's press release.

According to Djamari, cyber threats are evolving far more rapidly than the regulato...