Nasionalberita.com – With fervor and passion, Kominfo beckons all students to embrace a noble duty in safeguarding security in this increasingly sophisticated digital era. Particularly, in the current landscape, Indonesia’s index of digital safety still lags far behind the other three pillars of digital literacy—digital skill, digital culture, and digital ethics.
This call was voiced by Bonifasius Wahyu Pudjianto, the Director of Information Empowerment at Kemkominfo, in a truly inspiring manner. He expressed, “According to the 2022 National Digital Literacy Index, the pillar of digital safety ranks the lowest with a score of 3.12. Therefore, dear students, let us all stand as the vanguard in upholding security in the virtual realm!” His message resonated resolutely, as reported by Aptika Kominfo.
He also underscored that in this digital age, the prevalence of cybercrimes is escalating. It’s imperative not only to focus on negative content but also to remain vigilant against a myriad of other forms of wrongdoing. “Digital crimes are evolving through various techniques, ranging from those manifesting physically to online scams and even encompassing social engineering manipulations. Hence, we all need to heighten our awareness,” he articulated.
There are at least four steps that students can take to enhance their digital security. First, ensure that the digital devices in use are safeguarded. Routinely perform actions such as changing passwords and avoid relying on a single password for all accounts.
Next, meticulously safeguard one’s digital identity. Protect the data that traverses the digital realm, ensuring that you alone have control over it. Furthermore, remain watchful against the increasingly diverse array of digital scams. And don’t forget to tread carefully with your digital footprint.
“It doesn’t stop there; we also need to activate two-factor authentication on our devices to counter phishing attempts. Always refrain from divulging one-time passwords (OTPs) to anyone. And equally important, abstain from downloading applications or visiting websites of dubious origins to stave off potential schemes of deception or fraud,” these points were eloquently elucidated by him.
Lastly, Boni, in his familiar address, invites all students to become active eyes and ears in detecting negative content and patterns of misconduct in the digital realm. He believes this to be an effective way to contribute to the overall digital security.
