UNAIR NEWS Cybercrime shows no signs of discrimination. Even large institutions like universities, which increasingly rely on digital systems, are not immune to attacks. In response to this growing concern, 51动漫 () hosted a Cybersecurity and Branding Guidelines Workshop on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Majapahit Hall of the ASEEC Building, Dharmawangsa-B Campus.
Attended by participants from various university departments and units, the event featured Tri Febrianto, CEO of Jagamaya, as the keynote speaker. Febrianto emphasized the importance of a shared responsibility in maintaining the university檚 digital security. He highlighted the growing frequency of cyberattacks, especially those targeting university social media accounts攌ey platforms that shape the institution檚 public image.
Rising threats and preventive measures
Febrianto outlined the increasing sophistication of cyber threats such as phishing, impersonation, session hijacking, and deepfake technology. He shared a real-life incident in which a university Instagram account was hijacked after administrators clicked a fraudulent link sent by an account masquerading as 淢eta Support.
He also warned against fake applications, such as APKs disguised as digital invitations, which can be used to steal sensitive information. 淲hen institutional accounts are accessed from personal devices, the risks multiply, he cautioned.
To combat these threats, Febrianto introduced five key cybersecurity pillars: limit account administrators to two or three individuals using official institutional email addresses and devices; use strong, unique passwords managed with password managers; enable two-factor authentication (2FA); avoid saving passwords in web browsers; conduct monthly audits to review connected apps; and provide annual cybersecurity training for all account handlers.
Febrianto also recommended strengthening communication platforms like Telegram and institutional email by enabling 2FA, monitoring active sessions, and disabling unauthorized device access. Tools such as Comment Guard, ModShield, and Brand24 were recommended for filtering spam and misinformation.
Crisis response and ongoing monitoring
Febrianto further emphasized the need for institutions to conduct at least one cybersecurity incident simulation per year. 淓very incident must be properly logged. If an account is breached, immediately log out of all active sessions, report the incident to leadership, and use backup accounts to issue clarifications, he advised.
He underscored the importance of forming an incident response team comprising lead administrators, IT security personnel, and public relations representatives. Emergency protocols, alternative communication channels, and pre-drafted public statements should be prepared well in advance. 淚f cybersecurity is still seen as someone else檚 job, we can檛 expect the university to remain safe, Febrianto concluded. 淚n today檚 digital environment, a hoax or a single careless click can do irreversible damage攁nd it takes just five minutes to shatter public trust.
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Editor: Yulia Rohmawati
