Teaching People to Use AI Without Security Is Half a Lesson

INTRODUCTION Today, almost every organization relies on digital systems to run daily operations, from websites and cloud applications to payment systems and internal databases.  However, as digital infrastructure grows, so do cybersecurity risks. Attackers constantly look for vulnerabilities in applications, networks, and systems that they can exploit to gain unauthorized access or steal sensitive data (Cloudflare, 2024). Because of this growing threat landscape, organizations need ways to test their defenses before real attackers attempt to breach them. One of the most effective methods is penetration testing, often called pen testing, where cybersecurity professionals simulate attacks to identify security weaknesses before malicious actors do (IBM, 2024). In simple terms, penetration testing is authorized hacking designed to improve security rather than cause damage. Source: Cloudflare.com [https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/security/glossary/what-is-penetration-testing/], ibm.com [https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/penetration-testing] WHAT IS PENETRATION TESTING? Penetration testing is a cybersecurity assessment where security experts simulate cyberattacks on systems to identify vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit. These experts that are often known as penetration testers or ethical hackers use techniques similar to real attackers, but with permission from the organization and with the goal

The multitude of challenges to be faced is the main reason why most organizations today are turning to managed security service providers (MSSPs) to help them address these issues. The challenges of strengthening human resources, processes, and technologies as efforts to secure their intellectual property and data appropriately, while still complying with cybersecurity regulations, can be a daunting task even for well-managed IT departments. With these considerations in mind, here are four main reasons why I prefer MSSPs over in-house security. USING MSSP SAVES YOU MONEY Building, running, and maintaining a cybersecurity ecosystem comes with significant costs. One of the reasons is that many software solutions require specialized hardware and equipment to run, and they often come with recurring licensing costs. Additionally, the salaries of cybersecurity employees and the training they need to effectively utilize new tools and technologies add to the expenses. One of the CFO's favorite aspects of using MSSP is that it can replace the capital expenditures often needed to add new tools with a large

Indonesia is facing a growing risk of ransomware attacks, phishing campaigns, data breaches and digital infrastructure exploitation that can impact business operations, public services and customer trust. In recent years, sectors including government, financial services, manufacturing, education and digital platforms have become major targets of cyber attacks. As one of the leading cybersecurity companies in Indonesia, ITSEC Asia provides cybersecurity services designed to help organizations strengthen cyber resilience and protect against evolving digital threats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHY CYBERSECURITY INDONESIA HAS BECOME A NATIONAL PRIORITY Cybersecurity Indonesia is no longer just a technical concern. Cybersecurity has become a critical component of business resilience and national digital security. Indonesia’s fast-growing digital economy is driving organizations to adopt new technologies at a rapid pace. At the same time, cyber threats continue to evolve through: * Ransomware attacks targeting organizations * Customer and sensitive data breaches * AI-powered phishing and social engineering * Cloud infrastructure attacks * Web and mobile application exploitation * Threats against critical infrastructure Organizations across Indonesia are increasingly recognizing that cyber attacks are