Building the Nation's Digital Fortress: National Collaboration between Universities to Improve the Literacy and Cybersecurity of the Young Generation through PkM Activities

Serang City, 16 May 2026 – In an effort to strengthen digital literacy and increase cyber security awareness among the younger generation, Research and Community Service Network (JPPM) initiated and held the 2026 National Collaborative Community Service (PkM) Phase 1 with the theme “Collaborative Movement to Increase Digital Literacy, Cyber Security, Creativity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Personal Branding for the Young Generation.” This activity, which was carried out online via Zoom Meeting on Saturday, May 16 2026, succeeded in reaching 261 participants from various universities, schools, communities and the general public from various regions in Indonesia.

As the initiator of the activity, JPPM collaborates with various professional organizations and universities in the spirit of national collaboration to expand the impact of community service. This collaboration involves IndoCEISS West Nusa Tenggara Province, IndoCEISS East Nusa Tenggara Province, IndoCEISS DKI Jakarta Province, and IndoCEISS East Kalimantan Province, as well as universities consisting of Bhayangkara University Greater Jakarta, Nusa Nipa University, Bumigora University, STTIKOM Insan Unggul, STIKOM Artha Buana Kupang, Flores University, and Krakatau Polytechnic. This cross-institutional synergy is clear evidence that increasing society's digital capacity requires cooperation that transcends regional and institutional boundaries.

Chairman of JPPM, Dr. TB. Ai Munandar, S.Kom., M.T., in his speech said that digital transformation which is taking place very quickly must be balanced with increasing society's ability to use technology wisely, productively and safely. According to him, digital literacy and cyber security are now basic needs that the young generation must have in order to be able to face various challenges and opportunities in the digital era.

The activity also received full support from the collaboration partners. Representative of IndoCEISS West Nusa Tenggara Province,Dr. Helna Wardhana, M.Kom, emphasized the importance of sustainable collaboration between professional organizations and universities in building a healthy and inclusive digital ecosystem. Meanwhile, Chairman of PkM,Prof. Dr. Ir. Mujiono Sadikin S., M.T., invited all participants to continue to improve their digital competence as a provision to face increasingly dynamic technological developments.

During the activity, participants received various materials that were relevant to the needs of today's digital society. The material presented includes Digital Literacy and Media Ethics, Hoaxes, Phishing and Online Fraud, Account and Personal Data Security, Device and Application Security, and Incident Response and Digital Safe Habits. All material is delivered by lecturers and practitioners from partner universities who have competence in the fields of information technology and cyber security. Apart from gaining conceptual understanding, participants are also provided with various case examples and best practices that can be applied in everyday life.

The enthusiasm of the participants was seen from the high level of participation during the discussion and question and answer sessions. Various questions related to the security of social media accounts, protecting personal data, handling digital fraud, and using technology responsibly are topics that are widely discussed. This shows the increasing public awareness of the importance of maintaining security and ethics in activities in the digital space.

The 2026 Phase 1 National Collaborative PkM activities are part of a series of service programs that have been prepared since March 16 2026, including the planning process, cross-institutional coordination, preparation of materials, and implementation of activities. It is hoped that the successful implementation of this program will become a strong foundation for the birth of various other service collaborations that will provide real benefits for the Indonesian people.

Through this activity, JPPM together with IndoCEISS and all partner universities emphasize their commitment to continue to contribute to building a society that is digitally competent, aware of cyber security, and ready to face the challenges of technological transformation and artificial intelligence. It is hoped that the spirit of collaboration that is built can become a strategic step in creating a superior, adaptive and competitive young generation in Indonesia in the digital era.

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About JPPM
The Research and Community Service Network (JPPM) of Serang City, Banten Province is a forum for academic collaboration that focuses on research development, community service and increasing academic capacity through various scientific and training activities.