Jakarta, INTI – Seven young Indonesian programmers have achieved remarkable success on the international stage. At the Security Analyst Summit Capture The Flag (SAS CTF) 2025, organized by Kaspersky in Khao Lak, Thailand, from October 26–28, 2025, the team they formed during their university years, Satuan Koalisi Siber Dadakan (SKSD), won second place. The competition brought together over 900 teams from 80 countries, demonstrating that passion, skill, and cross-campus collaboration can transcend global boundaries.
SKSD: From Casual Chat to National Team
SKSD was formed in 2021 when several students met during a local CTF competition. What began as casual conversations during breaks revealed a shared interest in cybersecurity, leading them to form a team to compete internationally. The name Satuan Koalisi Siber Dadakan was spontaneously chosen, reflecting their spirit of collaboration despite being “ad hoc,” yet the team’s capabilities are not to be underestimated. Its members come from prestigious universities including IPB, ITB, ITS, Binus, and President University.
Discipline in Training and Competitive Strategy
Even though some members are still students, SKSD maintains a disciplined training regimen. They regularly participate in online CTF competitions to hone technical skills ranging from cryptography, reverse engineering, web security, binary exploitation, to digital forensics. According to Achmad Zaenuri, a team member and ITS graduate, special preparation is not always extensive, but routine practice and pre-competition strategy sessions are key to handling challenges that often differ greatly from expectations.
Global-Level Experience and Learning
For SKSD, SAS CTF is more than a contest of winning or losing; it is an opportunity to learn how the world’s top teams think, collaborate, and solve complex digital security problems. Some members were introduced to cybersecurity not through formal education, but out of curiosity from gaming. This learning process emphasizes that cybersecurity is not just a career, but a game of logic and perseverance like e-sports, but for the mind.
Support and Digital Literacy Still Needed
Despite their global achievements, SKSD members note that support for cybersecurity communities in Indonesia remains limited. They hope that the government and relevant institutions will collaborate more actively with communities, similar to practices in Japan and Korea. Additionally, digital literacy for the younger generation is crucial to ensure technology is used positively. Moch Sofyan Firdaus emphasized, “The internet is like a knife it can be used for cooking or causing harm; what matters is guiding young people to use it correctly.”
Conclusion:
SKSD’s success at SAS CTF proves that young Indonesian talent can compete globally despite limited resources. Their achievement highlights the importance of passion, teamwork, and solidarity in achieving international success, while underscoring the potential of Indonesia’s youth to support national cybersecurity.
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