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 30^th 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 1^st 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 2^nd 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.