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Positive Technologies expands educational partnerships with Indonesian universities to train cybersecurity professionals

The company has signed memorandums of understanding with six major Indonesian universities

Positive Technologies, a leader in the Russian cybersecurity industry, is continuing to strengthen its educational ties with Indonesia. During the International Economic Forum "Russia–Islamic World: KazanForum," the company signed agreements with five of the republic's leading universities: Universitas Brawijaya (UB), Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), Politeknik Manufaktur Bandung, Institut Teknologi dan Sains Mandala (ITSM), and Universitas Darul Ma'arif (UDM). A similar document was signed a day earlier in Moscow with Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD). The primary goal of these partnerships is to develop the cybersecurity workforce in Southeast Asia's largest country.
 

The memorandums of understanding and cooperation outline a series of joint educational initiatives. These include faculty training, the establishment of dedicated labs for hands-on cybersecurity practice, and the development of courses covering defensive security, as well as secure software development practices. Furthermore, the parties agreed to deploy EdTechLab1, a self-directed training platform, across the participating universities.

1 EdTechLab is a self-directed training platform for cybersecurity professionals that enables them to master defense techniques against cyberattacks, including those launched by advanced persistent threat (APT) groups.

"A highly skilled workforce is essential for achieving strong cyber resilience across companies, industries, and entire nations. At Positive Technologies, we have built one of the industry's leading cybersecurity teams and gathered unique expertise that we are eager to share. This aligns with our global cultural mission to help security professionals worldwide advance their careers by developing their skills and competencies. Partnering with Indonesian universities helps us strengthen a community of experts who can collaboratively combat cyberthreats in Southeast Asia and globally."

Elena Grishaeva
Elena GrishaevaRegional Director for Southeast Asia at Positive Technologies

Indonesia, along with other leading Southeast Asian economies, is heavily investing in digital infrastructure, advancing e-government initiatives, and adopting modern technologies. However, this rapid digitalization comes with a downside. It expands the cyberlandscape and broadens the attack surface, leaving the country more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Today, this region is a prime target for cybercriminals. According to a report by Positive Technologies, Indonesia accounts for roughly 40% of all reported data breaches in Southeast Asia.

"In the era of rapid digital transformation and increasingly complex cyberthreats, cybersecurity has become a strategic priority for every nation seeking to build a resilient and sustainable digital ecosystem. Universitas Padjadjaran believes that higher education institutions play a vital role in preparing future cybersecurity talent through stronger academic programs, practical training, research collaboration, and industry engagement. We greatly appreciate the expertise and international experience of Positive Technologies, which is already partnering with several Indonesian universities to advance cybersecurity education and professional capacity building. We are confident that this collaboration will strengthen practical competencies in cybersecurity, foster innovation and knowledge exchange, and contribute meaningfully to the development of Indonesia’s national cyber resilience."

Arief Kartasasmita
Arief KartasasmitaRector of UNPAD

"Over the past two years, we have built one of Indonesia's largest international educational partnerships in cybersecurity, bringing together twelve of the country's top universities. We are steadily cultivating an environment where education moves beyond theory into hands-on practice, closely mirroring the real-world scenarios students will encounter in their careers. This approach helps us train a new generation of professionals who can anticipate and prevent attacks rather than merely reacting to them. The involvement of Indonesian students in Positive Hack Camp has become a well-established tradition. In 2026, they will participate in the program for the third time, tackling real-world cases and enhancing their skills on a global scale."

Yuliya Danchina
Yuliya DanchinaDirector of the Educational Programs and Projects Center at Positive Technologies

In May 2025, Positive Technologies signed agreements with four leading Indonesian educational institutions during the international Positive Hack Days cyberfestival. In August of the same year, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Nusa Tenggara Barat (UNU NTB), one of the country's oldest and largest universities, joined the partnership. The signing ceremony took place during Positive Hack Camp, a global educational initiative launched by Positive Technologies and Positive Education to train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Backed by the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, the event brought together over 90 emerging security practitioners from 25 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.