ISAS Special Reports

The Indo-Pacific region is experiencing a significant digital transformation amid intensifying security competition, leading to heightened cyber vulnerabilities. This joint report by ISAS and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung analyses the cybersecurity landscape of Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and India, revealing varied challenges and capacities in managing rising cyber threats. While India and Indonesia grapple with surging digital transactions and associated risks, Japan and South Korea face sophisticated cyberattacks exploiting systemic gaps.

The report assesses these countries’ cyber resilience through resistance, recovery and adaptation, noting that although progress has been made in defending against and responding to cyber threats, disparities remain in long-term protection strategies. It calls for a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach and greater regional cooperation to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific.