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Sabah Net CyberChallenge 2025

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Defend. Adapt. Conquer.

Cybercrime is growing more advanced, with attackers using cutting-edge techniques and AI-powered tools to breach systems and compromise data. As these threats evolve, so must our defences. The Sabah Net Cyber Challenge 2025 is designed to empower the next generation of cyber security defenders through hands-on simulation, immersive learning, and high-stakes competition.

This year’s challenge centers around the Fortinet Security Fabric Range, bringing together professionals and aspiring defenders to test their skills in real-time attack scenarios, simulate responses to ransomware, malware, and zero-day threats, and explore the latest defensive strategies using Fortinet’s integrated cyber security platform.

 


Why You Should Join

  • Based Blue Team Simulation:
    Step into the role of a cyber security defender in a high-stakes team environment. Detect, analyze, and respond to a series of simulated attacks as the “Blue Team.”
  • Experience Fortinet in Action:
    Dive into Fortinet Security Fabric tools such as FortiAnalyzer, FortiGate, FortiClient, and more — all designed to help you build a unified and powerful defence.
  • Tackle Real-World Threats:
    Face the most prominent cyber threats from recent years, including targeted ransomware campaigns, phishing attacks, and stealthy network intrusions — all recreated in a safe, gamified lab.
  • Network with Experts:
    Connect with fellow cyber security enthusiasts, industry experts, and key partners in a focused, skill-building environment.

Target Participants

  • Cyber security professionals with basic Fortinet knowledge
  • Recent graduates or final-year students in cyber security-related fields
  • SOC Analysts, Network Engineers, IT Security Officers, Penetration Testers

All participants will receive an e-certificate.
 

Pre-Requisites

Please bring your own laptop that meets the following minimum specifications:

  • Processor: Intel Core i3 / i5 (or equivalent)
  • Memory: Minimum 8GB RAM
  • WiFi: 2.4GHz / 5GHz support
  • Browser: Latest version of Chrome / Firefox
  • OS: Windows 10 or macOS Monterey and above
     

Prize Pool - Total RM19,500

  • General Category
  • Special Awards to Women Participants 

 

EVENT UPDATE

The Sabah Net Cyber Challenge (SCC2025) was a resounding success and a key highlight of the BIMP-EAGA Cyber Security Summit (BECS2025)!

This year, SCC2025 showcased the incredible talent and dedication of Sabah's next generation of cyber defenders. We were especially proud to see strong, diverse participation from young professionals, students, and practitioners across the public and private sectors. A key highlight was the growing presence and remarkable skill of women in cybersecurity, demonstrating that the future of cyber defense is truly inclusive and bright.

A huge thank you to all the fierce competitors, our esteemed partner (Fortinet), and all delegates who supported this vibrant display of skill. Your collaboration drives our digital future!


Winners : 

Prize No

Prize Name

Value (RM)

NickName Screen

Name of Participants

1st Place

Grand Cyber Sentinel

5,000.00

Benjamin Liew

Benjamin Ian Liew Tze Chiang

2nd Place

Digital Fortress Defender

3,000.00

SOPSSS

Sopinal Atok Chong Boon Yeh

3rd Place

Cyber Skillful

2,000.00

HAWBT

Wong Nyap Haw

4th Place

Cyber Practitioner

1,500.00

RBKT

Poong Ka Tsun

5th Place

Cyber Apprentice

1,000.00

Tuhau Hero

O'Dell OBrien Gapitar

6th Place

Cyber Resilience Award

700.00

Saharil

Saharil Sahari

7th Place

Cyber Resilience Award

700.00

localhost (pod39)

Mohd Sharill Bin Shamsuddin

8th Place

Cyber Resilience Award

700.00

Winson

Winson Lim Wei Sheng

9th Place

Cyber Resilience Award

700.00

TWITHTEW

Chua Thong Wei

10th Place

Cyber Resilience Award

700.00

Alpharonin

Disney Edward Lai

11th Place

Cyber Aspirant Certificate

350.00

Veruvados

Muhammad Qhareef Huzayl Bin Raffizy

12th Place

Cyber Aspirant Certificate

350.00

Dyrl

Dyrl Dee Dionysius

13th Place

Cyber Aspirant Certificate

350.00

SIES (pod48)

Darren Yong Jun Xian

14th Place

Cyber Aspirant Certificate

350.00

YunYin

Chua Yun Yin

15th Place

Cyber Aspirant Certificate

350.00

Snowysya

Farah Isya Binti Mohd Kamal

16th Place

Cyber Aspirant Certificate

350.00

Ericaaaa

Ng Zhee Chyi

17th Place

Cyber Aspirant Certificate

350.00

mashikyubex

Nur Aldira Binti Azmee

18th Place

Cyber Aspirant Certificate

350.00

Mylomyl

Sarmila Muhd Sabir

19th Place

Cyber Aspirant Certificate

350.00

SHAOSHAO

Cheong Sih Hao

20th Place

Cyber Aspirant Certificate

350.00

rELIable

Eli Jonah Goh Han


Special Appreciation to Women Participation: 

(No particular order/sequence)

Chua Thong Wei

Chua Yun Yin

Farah Isya