Depok, April 27, 2026 — The Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FIA UI), through the Center for Innovative Governance (CIGO) and the Collaborative Governance, Digital Transformation, and Public Service Cluster (CG-DTPS), held a public lecture titled Human-Centric Cyber Security Research. The event featured Prof. William G.S. Yeoh from the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, as the keynote speaker.

The public lecture discussed the importance of a human-centered cybersecurity approach amid the rapid digital transformation taking place in the public sector, education, and society at large. In his presentation, Prof. Yeoh emphasized that cyber threats today no longer target only technological systems, but also human behavior as the main vulnerability within the digital ecosystem.

He explained that digital security awareness needs to be integrated into education systems so that university graduates are well prepared to face the challenges of the digital era. According to him, educational institutions play a strategic role in shaping a generation that is not only technologically capable, but also understands information security risks and digital ethics.

In the context of governance, Prof. Yeoh highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration among government, academia, and industry in creating public services that are innovative, adaptive, and secure. Governments are required to respond quickly to technological changes while safeguarding the integrity of public data from increasingly complex cyber threats.

One example of best practice presented was the regular implementation of phishing simulations within a university environment. Through monthly exercises involving more than 10,000 staff members, awareness of malicious emails increased significantly. This measure was considered effective in reducing the risk of social engineering-based cyberattacks, which remain a major threat to many organizations.

Prof. Yeoh also discussed the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in supporting research activities. AI technology was described as capable of accelerating literature reviews, data analysis, and the preparation of academic recommendations, allowing research cycles that previously took months to be completed within days. Nevertheless, he emphasized the importance of personal data protection and the responsible use of AI.

The discussion also touched on developments in digital authentication models in various countries. Australia was cited as having strengthened access security for public services through a combination of identity verification, biometrics, and one-time passwords (OTP). The model was considered relevant as a reference for other countries seeking to improve digital security with limited resources.

The public lecture also highlighted the concept of Zero Trust Security as a new approach to protecting digital systems. By applying the principle of not automatically trusting users or devices, organizations are expected to build layered security systems that are more resilient against modern threats.

The discussion was highly interactive, with active participation from students who raised various issues, ranging from government data security and the potential of blockchain for e-voting to the readiness of younger generations to face the digital future. Participants were also encouraged to continue improving their competencies in cybersecurity, including through professional certifications and AI literacy.

Through this event, FIA UI reaffirmed its commitment to providing an academic forum that responds to strategic global issues. The public lecture is expected to broaden the academic community’s understanding of the importance of cybersecurity, digital innovation, and adaptive governance in the era of technological transformation.