CyberDSA aspires to be the leading regional content-driven event serving the cyber defence & security industry. It aims to connect cyber security professionals and executives in the government and private sectors, driven to accelerate the cyber defence and security agenda.
This event shall bring the latest technologies, knowledge and insights on cyber intelligence shared by regulators, policy makers, military personnel, CISO’s, Government officials, practitioners and researchers from all over the world.
Siber Siaga: Capture the Flag (Code Combat) is a national cybersecurity competition taking place from 20 September to 2 October 2025, blending online and on-site challenges at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. Organized by Bahagian Siber dan Elektromagnetik Pertahanan (BSEP) and Asia Pacific University (APU), and sponsored by Mindmatics Sdn Bhd, the event is held in conjunction with CyberDSA 2025 and Siber Siaga 2025.
The competition unfolds in three thrilling stages. It kicks off with an online preliminary round on 20 September, where teams race against the clock to solve Jeopardy-style challenges covering fields like AI, web exploitation, reverse engineering, and cryptography. The top 20 teams will then face off at MITEC on 30th September in the Finale, diving into a high-stakes cyber investigation to uncover the identity of a threat actor through a storyline-driven challenge. The best five teams move on to the Grand Finale on 1st October — a fast-paced, real-time Attack and Defence showdown, where teams must secure their systems while launching strategic attacks on others. The action concludes with a Prize Ceremony on 2nd October, celebrating Malaysia’s top emerging cyber talents.
Open to university students and independent cybersecurity enthusiasts across Malaysia, SiberSiaga: Code Combat is more than just a competition — it’s a launchpad for the nation’s next generation of cyber defenders. Designed to ignite technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and teamwork under pressure, the event offers participants a chance to showcase their talent on a national stage. With a total prize pool of RM 14,700, including RM 6,000 for the champion team, this is a unique opportunity to gain recognition, sharpen your skills, and make your mark in the cybersecurity arena.
Mindmatics is proud to participate in CYDES 2025, the world’s premier event dedicated to cyber defence, cyber security, and future technologies.
The much-awaited third edition of CYDES 2025 is set to happen from 1 to 3 July 2025 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), Malaysia. Centered around the theme “Advancing Cyber Resilience,” this event aims to deepen conversations on evolving cyber threats, enhance global collaboration, and shape the future landscape of cybersecurity and digital defense.
The Defence Service Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA), hosted, supported, and co-organized by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs, was recognized as the largest and most efficiently organized Defence and Homeland Security event in Asia, showcasing the world’s most advanced technologies, systems, hardware, and electronic warfare solutions available in the market.
In its 18th edition, DSA 2024 had earned a reputation as the most important Defence and Homeland Security event in the Southeast Asia region. This year’s exhibition took place alongside NATSEC Asia (National Security, which covered Law Enforcement, Public Security, and Border Control) at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from 6th to 9th May 2024.
The Defence Service Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA), hosted, supported, and co-organized by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs, was the largest and most effectively organized defence and homeland security event in Asia. It showcased the world’s most advanced technologies, systems, hardware, and electronic warfare solutions available in the market.
The 17th edition of DSA (DSA 2022) took place from 28th to 31st March 2022 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur.
