Strengthening Students Pancasila Ideology Resilience in Facing Cyber ​​Threats

Abstract

Strengthening students’ ideological resilience based on Pancasila has become an increasing imperative amid the complex threats of the cyber domain, including digital warfare, mass misinformation, and the rapid erosion of national identity. This situation demands Pancasila values as a robust ideological foundation to safeguard national integrity in the digital sphere. This study aims to identify how Pancasila values can be integrated into national defense education to promote ideological awareness and resistance against cyber threats among university students. The research employs a descriptive qualitative design using literature reviews, content analysis of digital media narratives, and ideological perception surveys to explore students’ understanding of Pancasila's role in the national security context. A juridical-normative approach combined with comparative analysis is used to examine the relationship between the principles of Pancasila and the practices of national defense in the digital era. The findings indicate that the values of divinity, justice, and unity significantly contribute to enhancing critical thinking, maintaining national consensus, and preventing ideological polarization fueled by online propaganda. In conclusion, integrating Pancasila values into national resilience initiatives represents a strategic approach to fostering mature, ideologically conscious citizens and is highly relevant for systematic implementation in higher education.