— Cyber resilience for Indonesia's financial sector
BFSI
Indonesian banks, insurers, and fintech firms face daily attacks. The threats come from ransomware groups, credential thieves, and state-sponsored actors. You must meet OJK, Bank Indonesia, and UU PDP rules and keep systems secure. That takes real expertise. Alpha Code helps BFSI organizations build resilient cybersecurity programs. We pair deep regulatory knowledge with operational security. This protects your customers, data, and core banking systems.
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2,500+
Cyber incidents targeting Indonesian banks annually
IDR 246B
Estimated losses from financial cyber fraud in 2024
78%
Of Indonesian banks reporting ransomware attempts
<30 days
OJK incident reporting deadline under POJK 11/2022
What BFSI organisations need to know
INCIDENT PRECEDENT
Bank Syariah Indonesia showed what a major breach costs
The 2023 ransomware attack on Bank Syariah Indonesia caused thirteen days of service disruption. It pushed OJK to tighten incident reporting guidance across the sector. BFSI organisations that had delayed security upgrades were suddenly asked to show controls they had not yet built.
THIRD-PARTY RISK
BI-SNAP open banking expands every bank's attack surface
Each fintech partner connects to core banking infrastructure via BI-SNAP APIs. Each one widens the bank's attack surface. A security failure at a connected fintech can spread into the banking system. This holds even when the bank's own controls are sound.
REGULATORY BASIS
OJK and Bank Indonesia require controls and 30-day incident reporting
POJK 11/2022 sets clear duties for commercial banks. They must keep IT risk management frameworks and run regular penetration testing. They must notify OJK of cyber incidents within 30 days of discovery. Falling short can lead to supervisory limits on digital banking services.
Understanding the risks
Key cybersecurity threats facing organizations in this sector.
01
Banking Trojan & Credential Theft
Banking trojans and mobile malware target Indonesian banking apps. They also hit internet banking platforms. They harvest customer credentials, OTP codes, and session tokens. Attackers use these to authorize fraudulent transactions in real time.
02
Ransomware Targeting Core Banking Systems
Ransomware groups target core banking systems, SWIFT infrastructure, and ATM networks. One successful attack can freeze billions in transactions. OJK rules require fast notification. That makes slow response doubly costly.
03
API & Open Banking Exploitation
Indonesia's open banking rollout under BI-SNAP creates new attack vectors. Weak APIs enable data exfiltration, account takeover, and unauthorized payments. Each connected fintech partner widens the risk surface.
04
Insider Threats & Privileged Access Abuse
Some staff can reach customer data, transaction systems, and reporting platforms. They pose a large insider risk. Privileged access abuse drives a big share of data breaches in Indonesian banking. Monitoring and least-privilege controls are not optional.
Stay compliant, stay protected
Key regulatory frameworks and standards your organization needs to meet.
POJK 11/2022
OJK Regulation on Information Technology for Commercial Banks
Banks must run IT risk management and cybersecurity governance. They must report incidents within 30 days and run regular penetration testing. Falling short can trigger supervisory actions. These include limits on digital banking services.
PBI 23/6/2021
Bank Indonesia Regulation on Payment System Security
Payment service providers must run strong customer authentication, transaction monitoring, and fraud detection. The rule covers QRIS, BI-FAST, and all electronic fund transfer systems. It applies to banks and non-bank PSPs alike.
UU 27/2022 (UU PDP)
Undang-Undang Pelindungan Data Pribadi
Indonesia's personal data protection law sets clear duties. Financial institutions must appoint data protection officers and build in privacy by design. They must get explicit consent to process data and report breaches within 72 hours. Penalties reach up to 2% of annual revenue.
How we protect your organization
Tailored cybersecurity solutions mapped to your industry's specific needs.
BFSI Security Strategy & OJK Compliance Roadmap
We build a multi-year cybersecurity strategy. It aligns with POJK 11/2022, BI payment security rules, and UU PDP mandates. The work covers IT risk appetite, board-level governance frameworks, and regulatory gap analysis.
Explore serviceCore Banking Security Modernization
We modernize legacy banking security with zero-trust frameworks. We add micro-segmentation for SWIFT networks. We set up secure API gateways for open banking under BI-SNAP standards.
Explore serviceFinancial Threat Detection & SOC Operations
We run 24/7 security operations center monitoring. The use cases are built for financial threats. They cover transaction fraud detection, ATM network anomalies, and real-time correlation of banking application security events.
Explore serviceFinancial Incident Response & Recovery
We contain incidents fast in banking environments. We use playbooks for ransomware, SWIFT compromise, payment fraud, and data breaches. The work includes OJK incident notification support and forensic evidence preservation.
Explore serviceManaged Security for Banking Operations
We fully manage SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and compliance reporting. It is built for Indonesian banks and multi-finance companies. Continuous monitoring meets POJK 11/2022 rules for ongoing security oversight.
Explore serviceCase Study
Top-10 Indonesian Bank Achieves OJK Compliance & Reduces Incident Response Time
A leading Indonesian commercial bank serves over 15 million digital banking customers. It engaged Alpha Code to modernize its security operations center. The goals were full POJK 11/2022 compliance and stronger ransomware resilience across its core banking and digital channels.
<15m
Mean time to detect threats
100%
POJK 11/2022 compliance achieved
67%
Reduction in security incidents
4hr
Incident response time (from 48hr)
Purpose-built for your sector
We understand the regulatory, cultural, and operational realities of your industry.
01
Deep OJK & BI Regulatory Expertise
Our advisors have set up POJK 11/2022 across tier-1 Indonesian banks and multi-finance companies. We give practical compliance guidance, not checkbox approaches.
02
Core Banking & SWIFT Security Specialists
We have secured core banking platforms like Temenos, Silverlake, and Sunline. We also secure SWIFT messaging infrastructure and ATM networks across Indonesia.
03
24/7 Financial SOC with Local Analysts
Our Indonesia-based security analysts have banking domain expertise. They provide round-the-clock monitoring, fewer false positives, and faster triage of financial-sector threats.
Common questions
How does Alpha Code help banks comply with POJK 11/2022?
We run detailed gap assessments against all POJK 11/2022 requirements. These cover IT governance, risk management, cybersecurity operations, and incident reporting. You get a prioritized remediation roadmap, OJK-aligned policy templates, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
What makes financial sector cybersecurity different from other industries?
Financial institutions have complex needs. They must monitor millions of transactions a day in real time. They run interconnected payment systems via BI-FAST and QRIS. They face strict incident reporting timelines. Security must stay strong yet keep digital banking smooth. That mix needs sector-specific expertise.
Can Alpha Code support our open banking API security under BI-SNAP?
Yes. We provide API security assessments and secure architecture for BI-SNAP compliant APIs. We add runtime API protection and continuous monitoring for open banking. This covers OAuth 2.0 review, API gateway hardening, and automated vulnerability scanning of API endpoints.
How quickly can your SOC respond to a banking security incident?
Our financial SOC targets a mean time to detect of under 15 minutes. For critical banking threats, mean time to respond is under 1 hour. We run pre-built playbooks for ransomware, payment fraud, and account takeover.
Do you support UU PDP compliance for customer data protection?
Yes. We help financial institutions set up data classification, consent management, privacy impact assessments, and breach notification under UU 27/2022. We combine UU PDP requirements with existing OJK data handling duties. This avoids duplicate compliance work.
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