Yogyakarta, July 27, 2024 – The Department of Mathematics at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) recently held a highly anticipated workshop on “Mathematics in Cryptography and Its Applications in Cybersecurity.” The event was attended by academics, researchers, and cybersecurity practitioners from the Department of Mathematics UGM, Politeknik Siber dan Sandi Negara (Poltek SSN), and the Sandi Museum. The workshop was conducted in a hybrid format, both online and offline, at the 7th Floor Auditorium of FMIPA UGM and the Museum Sandi Yogyakarta.
The workshop commenced with an opening address from Dr. Amiruddin, S.Kom., M.T.I., Vice Director 1 of Poltek SSN, conveyed his gratitude and hopes for continued collaboration between Poltek SSN and UGM. Following this, Prof. Dr. Eng. Kuwat Triyana, M.Si., Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) UGM, delivered a warm welcome and appreciation for the successful organization of the event focused on cybersecurity.
The main sessions of the workshop featured presentations from several speakers, including:
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Jazi Eko Istiyanto (FMIPA UGM): Hardware Security, Cryptography in Hardware
- Arizal, S.T., M.T. (Poltek SSN): Information Security Awareness
- Nurul Qomariasih, M.Si. (Poltek SSN): Cryptography Through the Ages
- Uha Isnaini, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. (FMIPA UGM): The Role of Mathematics in Cryptography, Journey Towards Secure Communication
A total of 148 participants attended the event in person, while 300 others joined online. Participants were highly enthusiastic, actively engaging in discussions with the speakers during the Q&A sessions. They expressed hope that similar events would continue to support the advancement of knowledge and technology in the field of cybersecurity.
This workshop is a form of collaboration between the Department of Mathematics UGM, Poltek SSN, and the Museum Sandi as part of community service. The event supports several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including improving the quality of education (SDG 4) by providing a learning platform for academics and cybersecurity practitioners, promoting technological innovation and the development of secure infrastructure (SDG 9), and creating a safer and fairer digital environment (SDG 16) by increasing awareness and capabilities in data protection.
At the end of the event, participants visited the Museum Sandi Yogyakarta, enriching their understanding of the historical context and evolution of cryptography.. This workshop is expected to pioneer the advancement of understanding of cryptography and its applications in cybersecurity, as well as promote innovation and collaboration between academics and practitioners in Indonesia.
Keywords: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Mathematics
Author: Sania Rizka Ramadhani
Photo: Eros Fajar Novianto