Indonesia and The United States Reaffirming a Shared Commitment to Advancing Cybersecurity

Jakarta: The United States and Indonesia concluded a successful U.S.-Indonesia Cyber Policy Discussion today, reaffirming a shared commitment to advancing cybersecurity and stability in the Indo-Pacific. The event brought together senior officials, technical experts, and representatives from both governments. 

Leading the U.S. delegation, U.S. Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Security Assistance, and Public Diplomacy in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Robert Koepcke emphasized the strategic importance of U.S.-Indonesia collaboration on cyber policy, countering online scams, and combating cybercrime.  

Joining the Deputy Assistant Secretary was U.S. Embassy Jakarta Chargé d’Affaires Peter Haymond, who highlighted robust bilateral cyber engagement over the past years.  

“Online scams, ransomware, and cyberattacks impact us all, hurting hardworking people,” he said as quoted from the U.S Embassy statement, Wednesday, 28 January 2026.  

“Together, we can build a bulwark against cyber criminals to protect our citizens and economic prosperity.” 



The United States of America also announced new assistance to Indonesia, now  totaling USD10 million.  These programs will fulfill commitments in the bilateral Cybersecurity Memorandum of Understanding and showcase the success of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including the Cybersecurity Plan of Action.  

These tangible results will further strengthen the security of both our nations and protect the prosperity of hardworking Americans and Indonesians by: 
 

• Showcasing American Cyber Excellence: American cybersecurity companies’ experts will train and equip the Indonesian government with the tools necessary to counter cyberattacks and other malign cyber activity from foreign adversaries.  
• Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure:  Improved cyber defenses will protect Indonesia’s critical infrastructure, mitigating threats that could impede global supply chains and commerce, which would harm American citizens and businesses. 
• Combating Cybercrime: Enhanced bilateral law enforcement cooperation will disrupt and deter transnational organized criminals who increasingly defraud citizens in both countries.    
• Increasing Regional Security:  Deepened cooperation with Southeast Asian countries will enhance?regional?cyber capabilities and further a stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.