Cybersecurity Practitioner — Incident Response, SOC Operations, Penetration Testing, Governance, AI Engineering
Rakha WilisS.Tr.Kom.
Securing Indonesia's digital future at Gov-CSIRT — blending incident response, national cyber architecture, AI-driven defense, and creative storytelling.
Incident Response AI Security Zero Click Interest Creative DirectionAbout Me
Who is Rakha Wilis
Cybersecurity practitioner with a dual passion for tech and art
Cybersecurity Practitioner at the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN), serving within Gov-CSIRT Indonesia across Incident Response, Security Operations, Penetration Testing, and Cybersecurity Assessment. Graduate of Politeknik Siber dan Sandi Negara (Poltek SSN) with a specialization in Cybersecurity Engineering.
Experienced in developing the Blueprint of Grand Design Gov-CSIRT Indonesia, contributing to national cybersecurity architecture and strategic cyber resilience initiatives using the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture framework. Holder of Intellectual Property Rights (HAKI) for the book Grand Design Gov-CSIRT Indonesia and published researcher with works featured through IEEE and ResearchGate.
Outside of cybersecurity, actively engaged in music production, video directing, and public speaking, demonstrating strong creativity, communication, and storytelling skills alongside technical expertise.
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Professional Experience
Serving Indonesia's national cybersecurity mission
Cybersecurity Practitioner
2024 — Present- Serve as Incident Responder within Gov-CSIRT Indonesia, handling cybersecurity incidents, threat analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery activities across government environments.
- Conduct penetration testing and security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, validate security controls, and improve organizational security posture.
- Manage and operate Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, including security monitoring, threat detection, incident triage, and response coordination.
- Perform Cybersecurity Maturity Assessments to evaluate organizational security capabilities, governance effectiveness, and compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
- Contribute to the development of the Grand Design Gov-CSIRT Indonesia, supporting the establishment of national cyber resilience strategies and cybersecurity architecture using the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture framework.
- Collaborate with government institutions and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity governance, incident readiness, and national cyber resilience.
Mentor — Kemenaker Internship Program (Cyber Security Track)
2025 — 2026- Mentor interns in the Cyber Security track, providing technical guidance and professional development in cybersecurity operations and incident handling.
- Design and develop structured learning programs focused on Incident Response, CSIRT Operations, Digital Forensics, Threat Analysis, and Cybersecurity Fundamentals.
- Develop realistic cyber incident simulation scenarios, including ransomware investigations, log analysis, attack timeline reconstruction, and threat hunting exercises.
- Deliver hands-on training in incident investigation, multi-source log correlation, indicator of compromise (IoC) analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery processes.
- Foster analytical thinking, problem-solving, and operational readiness by exposing participants to real-world cybersecurity case studies and simulated CSIRT environments.
- Evaluate participant progress and provide continuous mentorship to prepare future cybersecurity professionals for government and industry cybersecurity roles.
Director — Official Profile Video of BSSN
2025- Coordinated with cross-functional teams including cinematographers, editors, and agency stakeholders to produce a high-quality video representing BSSN's mission, vision, and strategic initiatives in national cybersecurity.
Intern — Cybersecurity Unit
Prior to 2024- Supported cybersecurity governance and information security initiatives within the Center for Information and Communication Technology of Overseas Missions (Pustik KP).
- Assisted in cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance evaluations, and implementation of security controls across diplomatic information systems.
- Contributed to strengthening cybersecurity governance, risk management, and organizational cyber resilience for overseas representative offices.
Education & Credentials
Academic Background
National Cyber and Crypto Polytechnic (Poltek SSN)
Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Security Engineering
National Cyber and Crypto Polytechnic (Poltek SSN)
Ciseeng, Bogor, Jawa Barat
Government-affiliated higher education institution under BSSN, specializing in Cybersecurity Engineering and Cryptography. Completed a thesis on the development of the Grand Design Gov-CSIRT Indonesia using the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture framework. Graduated with Cum Laude predicate.
Certifications
5 professional credentials
L1 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
LSP BSSN · 2026
Assistant Information Security Auditor
LSP BSSN · 2024
Cyber Threat Management
Cisco Networking Academy · 2025
AI Fundamentals with IBM SkillsBuild
Cisco Networking Academy · 2025
Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
IBM · 2025
Expertise
Core Competencies
Technical skills in cybersecurity, architecture, and creative domains
🛡️ Core Security
🏗️ Architecture
⚙️ Technology
🎨 Creative
Recognition
Achievements & Awards
National and international milestones in cybersecurity, research, and creativity
1st Place — Cyber Jawara 2025 (CSIRT Category)Featured
2025National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN)
Awarded 1st Place in Cyber Jawara 2025 – CSIRT Category, a national Capture The Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition organized by UNHAN RI, demonstrating excellence in cyber defense, incident response, digital forensics, and threat analysis.
Grand Design Gov-CSIRT Indonesia — Intellectual Property Rights (HAKI)Featured
2024Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI)
Holder of Intellectual Property Rights (HAKI) for the book Grand Design Gov-CSIRT Indonesia, officially registered through the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI).
1st Place — ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Awareness Video CompetitionFeatured
2023ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Working Group
Awarded 1st Place for creating impactful cybersecurity education content and promoting cyber hygiene across the region.
Best Presenter — IWAIIP 2023
2023International Workshop on AI and Image Processing
Awarded Best Presenter for excellence in research presentation, technical communication, and academic contribution at the IEEE conference.
2nd Place — BULOG National Video Competition
2025Perum BULOG
Awarded 2nd Place in the BULOG National Video Competition for excellence in storytelling, video production, and creative digital content.
Top 10 Finalist — Three Minutes Thesis Competition
2024Dies Natalis ke-8 SKSG, Universitas Indonesia
Selected as Top 10 finalist from all participants in the prestigious Three Minutes Thesis competition.
IEEE Conference Publication
2023IW-AIIP (IEEE Conference)
DOI: 10.1109/iwaiip58158.2023.10462809. Published research paper in IEEE conference proceedings.
Activities
Narasumber & Speaking
Sharing session, talks, dan kegiatan keamanan siber
Narasumber — BERISIK (Berbicara Tentang Risiko) Jilid 2
Menjadi Narasumber pada kegiatan BERISIK (Berbicara Tentang Risiko) Jilid 2 yang diselenggarakan oleh Direktorat Keamanan Siber dan Sandi Pemerintah Daerah, Deputi III BSSN. Membahas mengenai ancaman malware di lingkungan pemerintahan serta menampilkan simulasi langsung (live demonstration) Malware Zoom yang saat ini marak menyasar instansi pemerintah daerah. Peserta kegiatan ini adalah seluruh perwakilan pemerintah daerah tingkat provinsi, kabupaten, dan kota di seluruh Indonesia.
Penyelenggara: Direktorat Keamanan Siber dan Sandi Pemerintah Daerah, Deputi III BSSN
Research
Publications & Research
Academic contributions to national cybersecurity architecture and strategy
How Can Gov-CSIRT Indonesia Maintain National Cybersecurity in the Future?
Published at ICITEE 2024, exploring strategies for Gov-CSIRT Indonesia in maintaining national cybersecurity and resilience in the face of evolving cyber threats.
Publisher
IEEE Conference Proceedings (ICITEE 2024)
Beyond Tech
Music & Creativity
Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Music & Video Director
Get In Touch
Let's Connect
Interested in collaboration, research, or cybersecurity consulting? Reach out through any platform below.
browilis0@gmail.com
Location
Jakarta, Indonesia