Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH), in collaboration with Cisco, has launched Indonesia’s first Sovereign Security Operations Center (SOC).
The Sovereign SOC introduces the first-ever local deployment of Splunk Cloud Platform and Splunk Enterprise Security in Indonesia, which has achieved the SOC 2 compliance industry standard. It offers real-time, AI-powered threat detection and observability across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
This platform ensures that sensitive national data remains protected under Indonesian jurisdiction, enabling businesses and government agencies to detect and respond to threats faster, while ensuring compliance with data sovereignty regulations.
“Everything that is connected must be protected,” said Vikram Sinha, president director and CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison.
“Together with Cisco, we are not just launching a security platform—we are enabling a strategic safeguard for the nation,” he said. This Sovereign SOC is about protecting our infrastructure, empowering our people, and securing the digital economy at scale. It reinforces our belief that digital transformation must be trusted, inclusive, and sustainable.”
The launch comes at a time when cybersecurity threats are rising in both frequency and sophistication. According to the Cisco Cybersecurity Readiness Index, 91% of organizations in Indonesia experienced an AI-related cybersecurity incident in the past year.
The Sovereign SOC is purpose-built to address this challenge, providing a centralized, nationally coordinated defense layer for Indonesia’s critical systems, including those in finance, healthcare, transportation, and public services.
The Sovereign SOC will work in close alignment with national stakeholders to enhance Indonesia’s threat intelligence, incident response frameworks, and regulatory readiness. It will also provide AI-ready security infrastructure to support the responsible adoption of generative AI and large language models, ensuring that AI innovation remains secure and ethical at scale.
In parallel, Indosat and Cisco are committing to train one million Indonesians in cybersecurity and networking by 2030. Building on the strong foundation of the Cisco Networking Academy in Indonesia —which has trained over 500,000 learners across more than 200 institutions—this expanded talent initiative will support the development of a digitally resilient workforce.
The SOC will also serve as a training ground for Cyber Resilience Labs, hosting real-world simulations, industry training, and national readiness programs.
The Sovereign SOC is designed not only for large enterprises and government agencies, but also for Indonesia’s thriving small and medium business ecosystem. Through affordable, accessible security services, the SOC will help over 10,000 SMEs strengthen their digital defenses and participate more confidently in the digital economy.
As part of its long-term vision, the SOC reinforces the role of public-private collaboration in safeguarding Indonesia’s digital sovereignty. By aligning with local content requirements, advancing national frameworks, and integrating international best practices, Indosat and Cisco are setting a new standard for secure, sovereign innovation in the AI era.
