JAKARTA, November 13, 2026 — BINUS University and the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) officially inaugurated the Cyber Security School ASEAN (CSASEAN) 2026, an international capacity-building initiative designed to equip students and young professionals with practical, interdisciplinary expertise in digital defense. Organized in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and regional partners, the program officially opened with a high-level ceremonial session bringing together distinguished diplomats, policy leaders, industry experts, and academic executives across Jakarta, Singapore, and the Netherlands.
The opening ceremony was moderated by Mrs. Gabrielle Scholten, Cyber Attaché at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Singapore, who welcomed delegates and participants while guiding the session’s proceedings.
Delivering the Inaugural Addresses, H.E. Marc Gerritsen, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and ASEAN, alongside Dr. Rini Setiowati Vice-Rector for Collaboration & Global Collaboration BINUS University, underscored the vital role of international academic partnerships in addressing evolving digital threats. Both leaders emphasized that cultivating ethical, globally minded cyber talent, multidisciplinary approaches, and fostering collaboration between the academic, government, and private sectors are essential to safeguarding regional stability and fostering sustainable digital transformation.
Strategic Perspectives on Cyber Governance, Regional Resilience, and SME Protection
Following the inaugural remarks, the program featured expert contributions covering national strategies, regional cooperation, and grassroots business resilience:
- National Cybersecurity Landscape and Global Talent: Mr. Tim van Essen, Tech Envoy at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shared insights into the Dutch cybersecurity ecosystem. He highlighted the pressing global demand for skilled professionals and the necessity of cross-border cooperation to tackle shared technological and geopolitical challenges.
- Regional Cyber Resilience: Yeo Quan Yang from the ASEAN-Singapore Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (ASCCE) discussed mechanisms for strengthening regional cyber resilience through capacity building, knowledge exchange, and operational expertise across ASEAN member states.
- Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Mr. Gaurav Keerthi, CEO and Founder of StrongKeep and former Deputy Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), highlighted the critical importance of making cybersecurity accessible and practical for SMEs. As smaller enterprises form the backbone of ASEAN’s digital economy and supply chains, strengthening their cyber defenses is essential to protecting the broader regional ecosystem.
The CSASEAN 2026 Cybersecurity School
Through the CSASEAN 2026 curriculum—hosted on the HCSS TEACH platform—participants will move beyond theoretical lectures into interactive, online action learning. Students will collaborate in multidisciplinary teams on a Strategic Capability Game developed by HCSS, applying legal, policy, and technical frameworks to real-world cyber crisis scenarios
By co-hosting this initiative, BINUS University, participating with the Business Law and International Relations departments of the Faculty of Humanities and the Cyber Security and Computer Science Departments of the School of Computer Science, reaffirms its commitment to fostering world-class education and empowering future leaders to contribute meaningfully to regional and global digital security. […]
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