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Southeast Asian Countries Cybersecurity Index (2022)

Southeast Asian Countries Cybersecurity Index (2022)
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In today's modern era, there are many activities that can be done online or via the internet. The internet provides convenience and benefits for its users. However, it cannot be denied that cybercrime is the main enemy that must be anticipated. Cybercrime can be handled by making efforts to improve cybersecurity. Every country has its own cybersecurity, including Southeast Asian countries.

Southeast Asian Countries Cybersecurity Index (2022)
Southeast Asian Countries Cybersecurity Index (2022)

The National Cyber Security Index (NCSI) has released the 2022 Southeast Asian countries' cybersecurity index. According to NCSI data quoted on Monday (7/3), Malaysia's cybersecurity is at the top of Southeast Asia. Followed by Singapore in the second position, Thailand in the third position, the Philippines in the fourth position, and Brunei Darussalam in the fifth position. Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar are in positions 6 to 10, respectively.

This assessment is made based on a number of indicators, such as cybersecurity laws and regulations, the availability of government agencies in the cybersecurity sector, government cooperation on cybersecurity, as well as public evidence such as government websites or other related programs.

With these indicators, Malaysia, which is in the top position, has a score of 79.22 out of 100 in terms of cybersecurity. Malaysia's cybersecurity is ranked 18th globally. Then, Singapore came in second with a cybersecurity score of 71.43. Followed by Thailand, the Philippines, and Brunei Darussalam with scores of 64.94, 63,64, and 41.56 respectively. Indonesia has a score of 38.96 out of 100 in terms of cybersecurity. Vietnam with a score of 36.36, Laos 18.18, Cambodia 15.58, and Myanmar 10.39.

Source: Katadata.co.id, NCSI

Akhyari Hananto

I began my career in the banking industry in 1997, and stayed approx 6 years in it. This industry boost his knowledge about the economic condition in Indonesia, both macro and micro, and how to More understand it. My banking career continued in Yogyakarta when I joined in a program funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB),as the coordinator for a program aimed to help improve the quality of learning and teaching process in private universities in Yogyakarta. When the earthquake stroke Yogyakarta, I chose to join an international NGO working in the area of ?disaster response and management, which allows me to help rebuild the city, as well as other disaster-stricken area in Indonesia. I went on to become the coordinator for emergency response in the Asia Pacific region. Then I was assigned for 1 year in Cambodia, as a country coordinator mostly to deliver developmental programs (water and sanitation, education, livelihood). In 2009, he continued his career as a protocol and HR officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya, and two years later I joined the Political and Economic Section until now, where i have to deal with extensive range of people and government officials, as well as private and government institution troughout eastern Indonesia. I am the founder and Editor-in-Chief in Good News From Indonesia (GNFI), a growing and influential social media movement, and was selected as one of The Most Influential Netizen 2011 by The Marketeers magazine. I also wrote a book on "Fundamentals of Disaster Management in 2007"?, "Good News From Indonesia : Beragam Prestasi Anak Bangsa di dunia"? which was luanched in August 2013, and "Indonesia Bersyukur"? which is launched in Sept 2013. In 2014, 3 books were released in which i was one of the writer; "Indonesia Pelangi Dunia"?, "Indonesia The Untold Stories"? and "Growing! Meretas Jalan Kejayaan" I give lectures to students in lectures nationwide, sharing on full range of issues, from economy, to diplomacy Less
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