Realizing the importance of information technology (IT) systems security for computers and Internet use, UGM has teamed up with Kaspersky Lab. for desktops, servers, mail servers, and gateways. The signing of the cooperation was carried out by Executive Secretary of UGM, Drs. Djoko Moerdiyanto, M.A. and CEO of Kaspersky Lab., Mr. Eugene Kaspersky, Saturday (10/10), in Grha Sabha Pramana 1st floor.
In his speech, Djoko Moerdiyanto delivered that his party deliberately joined hands with Kaspersky Lab. to support the improvement of IT system security in
UGM. According to Moerdiyanto, UGM is very aware of the importance of prevention against the increasing risk of cyber crime for computers and Internet." Preventive efforts to minimize the risk are the purpose of this cooperation," said Moerdiyanto. On the occasion, Eugene Kaspersky also delivered a public lecture.
In front of 600 attendees, Kaspersky shared experiences and knowledge about his own company, as well as how to run the development of science and IT innovation.
After the lecture, donation of Kaspersky Lab. Products, including Kaspersky Total Space Security (KTSS), to UGM was conducted. Licenses granted to UGM totalled more than 8,000 units worth US$300 thousand. To the press, Kaspersky said that the donations were aimed to create secure IT systems to students, faculty, and administrative staff. "At present it is impossible for students to study without IT and Internet support," he said.
Similar opinion was also expressed by the Head of Information and Communications Technology Service Center (PPTIK) UGM, Drs. Bambang Prastowo, M.Sc. This cooperation provides benefits to UGM’s PC users to increase security system level. "Although the standard has not been fully obtained, this additional software to guard against external crime is already adequate," he said. Bambang Prastowo said that cyber-crime is not like hypnotism used to harm the victim. "Internet users should avoid giving their IDs and passwords on the Internet," he said.