Muhammad Novrizal Ghiffari

Social cyber ​​analyst, researcher, and writer.

About

I am a cybersecurity professional, researcher, and writer with over 4 years of experience investigating complex socio-cultural issues within the digital sphere, specifically through social network analysis and open-source intelligence (OSINT). I am highly dedicated to enhancing national cyber resilience by executing information security literacy programs across Indonesia. Currently, I serve as a Sandiman (Cybersecurity Analyst) at the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) while voluntarily coordinating public data science literacy initiatives.

Employment & Professional Experience

Sandiman Ahli Pertama

Dec 2023 – Present

Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara (BSSN)

Placed in the Directorate of Security Operations and Information Control. Conduct cyber security literacy programs, socio-cultural issue analysis, social network analysis, and OSINT.

Community Coordinator & Analyst

Jan 2023 – Present

Socio Echo (Non-profit Initiative)

Voluntarily manage a digital community platform. Coordinate a collaborative learning lab for data science and publish analytical articles on socio-cultural issues for public literacy.

General Executive Staff

Sep 2022 – Dec 2023

Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara (BSSN)

Conducted socio-cultural issue analysis, social network analysis, and OSINT.

Research Intern

Nov 2021 – Oct 2022

Pusat Laboratorium Forensik Bareskrim Polri

Conducted institutional research for a Diploma IV undergraduate thesis on forensic physics and machine learning-based lie detection.

Cyber Security Intern

Sep 2021 – Oct 2021

Pemerintah Kabupaten Bogor

Assisted the cybersecurity section in conducting security audits and deploying a mini SOC.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science

Aug 2018 – Sep 2022

Politeknik Siber dan Sandi Negara (Poltek SSN) — Cum Laude

Final Project: Predictive Model for Lie Detection Using EEG Through Deep Learning. Core Focus: Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Journal Articles

M. N. Ghiffari, A. Nurliana, and N. Girinoto, “Analisis pola penyebaran informasi insiden kebocoran data melalui pendekatan Social Network Analysis (SNA),” Info Kripto, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 1–6, May 2023, 10.56706/ik.v17i1.71

A. A. Ma’ali, N. Girinoto, M. N. Ghiffari, and R. B. Hadiprakoso, “Analisis Log Web Server dengan Pendekatan Algoritme K-Means Clustering dan Feature Importance,” Info Kripto, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 119–123, Dec. 2022, 10.56706/ik.v16i3.60

H. Setiawan and M. N. Ghiffari, “Sistem Informasi Covid-19 Berbasis Mobile Dengan Framework Flutter dan API,” Jurnal TIKomSiN, vol. 10, no. 2, p. 35, Nov. 2022, 10.30646/tikomsin.v10i2.640

H. Setiawan and M. N. Ghiffari, “Penilaian Risiko Secure Software Development Life Cycle Pada Sistem Informasi Senat Mahasiswa Menggunakan Metode OWASP,” Info Kripto, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 57–65, Aug. 2024, 10.56706/ik.v18i2.108

Book Chapters

M. N. Ghiffari et al., PENGAJARAN BERBASIS TEKNOLOGI DIGITAL. Penerbit Widina, 2022. ISBN: 978-623-459-077-7.

Analysis Reports

Ghiffari, M. N., Nugroho, Y. N., & Hafiz, A., “Membaca Data: Isu Pelemahan Rupiah Indonesia.” 2026. Available at socioecho.id.

M. N. Ghiffari, Y. N. Nugroho, “Membaca Data: Aksi Demonstrasi Rakyat Indonesia pada Agustus-September 2025.” DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.23534.06724

M. N. Ghiffari, “Analisis Promosi Judi Online pada Streaming Youtube PON XXI 2024.” DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.17294.78404

M. N. Ghiffari, “Analisis Isu Kebocoran PDN Indonesia di media.” 2024. Available at GitHub Repository.

Media Performances & Interviews

Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) — Subject-Matter Expert

2026
“Jelang Lebaran, Penipuan Digital Marak Intai Transaksi Online” (March 9).

Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) — Subject-Matter Expert

2025
“Literasi Digital Lemah, Penipuan Online Marak” (June 25).

Institutional Interview — Humas Poltek SSN

2022
“Lie Detection with Machine Learning” (May 27).

Featured Research Showcase — Pluto Platform

2022
“Lie Detection Using a Deep Learning Approach” (July 1).

Public Live Demonstration — Poltek SSN

2022
“Lie Detector with Machine Learning” (May 30).

Speaking Engagements & Community Empowerment

Invited Instructor, Digital Security and Technological Literacy Training

2026

State Intelligence Agency (BIN) Education and Training Center

Guest Speaker, RRI Surabaya

2026

“Beware! Digital Fraud Ahead of Eid”

Guest Speaker, RRI Surabaya

2025

“Cyber Security Literacy and Rising Cybercrime in the Digital Era”

Presenter, 2nd ICOSDTECH International Conference

2022

UIN SU, Medan

Guest Mentor, AI Upskilling Program

2025

Remote Skill Academy at IPB

Guest Trainer, AI Upskilling Program

2025

Remote Skill Academy & Infradigital Foundation

Speaker, Cybersecurity Literacy Discussion (DIKSI)

2025

Yogyakarta Series #2 & Jakarta Series #1

Facilitator, Cybersecurity Literacy Movement (GELITIKS)

2025

High schools across Gorontalo Province

Class Instructor, AI Class for Kids

2025

Safe Internet Festival for Kids (Safer Internet Day 2025)

Mentor, SocioLabs Platform

2025

Discussion facilitator on data analysis and data science

Virtual Panelist, International Forum

2021

California Youth Leadership Summit

Speaker, Webinar and Information Security Awareness Dissemination

2020

Poltek SSN

Certifications & Workshops

Certified AI Trainer

2025

KORIKA

Building Local Capacities to Counter Online Terrorist Content in Indonesia

2024

UK Embassy

Pelatihan Pengendalian Informasi

2023

Sciencom

Junior Penetration Testing

2023

BNSP

CompTIA Security+

2022

Honors & Achievements

Finalist, AI Innovation Challenge

2021

CompFest Universitas Indonesia

Finalist, Hackathon Santri

2021

Pondok Pesantren Darul Ulum Jombang

2nd Place, Cinematography Competition

2019

FOKRI Games

3rd Place, Cinematography Competition

2019

Festival Seni Nusantara FMKI

Top 10 Best and Most Outstanding Students

2018

MAN 1 Lombok Timur

1st Place, Computer Science

2017

STMIK BG Mataram Computer Olympiad

2nd Place, Poster Competition

2017

World Food Day FAO

3rd Place, Computer Science

2015

STMIK BG Mataram Computer Olympiad

Volunteering & Social Activities

Volunteer Educator

2025

Teaching Elementary School Children in Banten — 1000Guru

Digital Campaign Volunteer

2020

WWF Indonesia

Creator & Researcher, Indonesian Culture Documentary

2022

@budayanusantara.channel