On Thursday, September 12, 2024, students from the Department of Accounting at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University, attended a public lecture on the topic “Cybersecurity and Information Technology in Accounting to Improve the Quality of Data and Business Information.” The lecture was delivered by Muhammad Priandi, S.E., MBA., M.Sc., Ph.D., from the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia. This event served as a platform for students to broaden their understanding of the critical role of cybersecurity and information technology innovations in accounting, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of business data and information. The discussion was moderated by Adi Firman Ramadhan, S.E., Ak., M.Ak. At the beginning of the event, Prof. Fuad, M.Si., Ph.D., the Head of the Department of Accounting, welcomed the participants and encouraged them to use the academic forum to exchange ideas and absorb scientific information to enhance the role of accounting in both theoretical and practical aspects.
Muhammad Priandi emphasized that cybersecurity in accounting information systems comprises three core dimensions: data confidentiality, data integrity, and data availability, often referred to as the CIA triad. These three elements work together to protect data from breaches. The forum also facilitated a discussion among participants and the speaker on various issues, including: first, risk management in data protection within accounting; second, preventive measures to safeguard accounting data from potential leaks; and third, the use of information technology to protect data in the context of accounting development across various sectors, such as government, business development, education, and more.
Responding to the discussions, Muhammad Priandi shared his experiences with the Ministry of Finance team in creating, developing, and implementing the Financial Application System for Institutional Levels (SAKTI), a practical and efficient application of technology that balances data security and stability across three dimensions: business processes (integrated budgeting, execution, and reporting), technology (routine risk assessments of information technology conducted every semester), and human factors (ongoing training, fostering a security-aware culture, and providing a helpdesk known as HAI).
Concluding his remarks, Muhammad Priandi expressed his hope that the participants, especially the accounting students, would be inspired to develop their creativity and ideas, thereby making a significant impact on the advancement of accounting for all societal levels, including in the field of education.