Abdimas Umtas : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat
Vol. 9 No. 3 (2026): ABDIMAS UMTAS: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat

Enhancing Cyber Network Security Competencies Among Indonesian Air Force Personnel Through Hands-On Technical Assistance

Anrie Suryaningrat (Informatics Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering and Informatics, Dian Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Izzuddin Adam Muhammad Al Qossam (Informatics Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering and Informatics, Dian Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Aug 2026

Abstract

Cybersecurity stands as a baseline requirement for the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) to protect critical national defense infrastructure. The shifting nature of digital threats requires regular updates to the operational competencies of defense personnels. Fulfilling an official instructional mandate issued by the military headquarters, the hands-on workshop focused on expanding the operational network security competencies of delegated TNI AU personnels. Conducted over several days in early 2026 within the city of Bandung, the training workshop deployed a specialized curriculum combining theoretical frameworks with hands-on virtual laboratory simulations and qualitative performance metrics. The participant cohort comprised 25 active-duty personnel delegated from various operational commands across Indonesia. Qualitative analysis of pre- and post-test assessments demonstrated substantial growth in the participant’s practical proficiency, specifically in firewall configuration, active intrusion detection, and structured incident response. The efficacy of this technology transfer was accelerated by the professional attributes of the military cohort, characterized by rigorous discipline, institutional etiquette, and absolute punctuality, which maximized instructional efficiency. The participant’s engagement extended beyond formal classroom hours, turning coffee breaks and communal dining sessions into collaborative forums for troubleshooting real-world field challenges. As an institutional token of respect for this commitment, the instructing team composed a digital defense anthem titled "Garda Langit Siber," disseminated via YouTube to build public digital sovereignty awareness. This intervention successfully upgraded the tactical readiness of TNI AU’s human capital as a robust digital shield for cyber aerospace sovereignty.

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ABDIMAS

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Religion Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Arts Education Social Sciences

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ABDIMAS UMTAS (E-ISSN: 2614-8544) is a journal published by the Institute for Research and Community Service, Muhammadiyah University of Tasikmalaya. The ABDIMAS UMTAS Journal accommodates the publication of the results of Community Service activities carried out by Lecturers as a form of ...