AJCCA and IdCare Forge New Partnership to Promote Cybersecurity Awareness
Singapore—In a significant move to bolster regional cybersecurity, the ASEAN Japan Cybersecurity Community Alliance (AJCCA) signed a mutual understanding and cooperation agreement with the Indonesia Cyber Awareness and Resilience Center (IdCare) of the University of Indonesia. The signing ceremony took place in Singapore during the AJCCA Conference, which coincided with Singapore Cyber Security Week.
This partnership marks a major milestone for AJCCA, as IdCare becomes the third global partner in its mission to enhance cybersecurity across the region. Both organizations emphasized that the collaboration would focus on promoting cybersecurity awareness and capacity-building initiatives, which they view as critical in addressing the emerging and sophisticated cyber threats faced by governments, businesses, and individuals in the digital age.
Dr. Salman, Chair of IdCare, expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership, stating that it would allow the benefits of IdCare’s programs to reach a broader audience across ASEAN. “This collaboration will boost the impact of our initiatives, especially in promoting resilience in the face of evolving cyber threats,” he said.
As part of this cooperation, IdCare has also introduced a new open-source security monitoring tool, Mata Elang, developed under their Project Elang initiative. This tool has now been made available through AJCCA’s community services, offering a free and accessible alternative for anyone seeking security monitoring solutions. This initiative aligns with the shared goal of both organizations to provide resources that can help safeguard digital environments.
Dr Rudi Lumanto, Chairman of AJCCA, mentioned that this partnership highlights AJCCA’s continued efforts to strengthen the region’s cybersecurity framework, focusing on community-based solutions and open-source tools that address real-world security challenges.
