DEF CON is making its Southeast Asian debut in Singapore!
Experience the world’s most iconic ethical hacking conference at Marina Bay Sands, 28–30 April.
HTX is proud to partner with DEF CON to bring this legendary event to Singapore, alongside the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) as our strategic partner.
The Main Event: The World’s First Public Safety Village
Presented by HTX, the Public Safety Village is a high-octane space dedicated to the cybersecurity of real-world mission-critical tech. Explore,
strengthen, and secure the solutions used by Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs to save lives and solve crimes.
Why You Can't Miss It:
- HTX Capture The Flag: Test your limits, break things (ethically), and see how your skills stack up in a real-world sandbox.
- Cutting-Edge Village Talks: Gain insights from global experts on AI for Security, Malware Forensics, Threat Hunting, and Cyber Crime.
- The Community: Rub shoulders with the world’s top researchers, engineers, and enthusiasts.
One iconic conference. The first-ever Public Safety Village. Are you in?
Get your tickets now!
Visit the Public Safety Village to see how we secure the future of lifesaving, crime-solving, and border security.
HTX@DEF CON Singapore

The Public Safety Village at DEF CON Singapore is a dedicated space focused on the cybersecurity of real-world public safety technologies. It brings together professionals, researchers, engineers, students, and enthusiasts to explore and strengthen cybersecurity solutions used by Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs in areas such as lifesaving, crime-solving, public safety, and border security.

HTX CAPTURE THE FLAG
AI & IOT. Individual Challenge.
Rank in the Top 40 to unlock your seat for the Onsite Finals, a free ticket to DEF CON Singapore (worth $400) and a limited edition DEF CON Singapore Public Safety Village SWAG!
Realistic Simulations Across Both Domains
Test your skills in carefully crafted virtual environments that realistically represent both AI and IoT deployments for public safety use-cases. These scenarios provide hands-on experience with the unique cyber security challenges each domain presents, as well as the complex interactions between intelligent systems and connected devices.

Your Dual Mission
Discover how AI systems can be manipulated, compromised, or exploited, potentially affecting everything from law enforcement chatbots to automated object detection systems in public surveillance, and learn to fortify these intelligent technologies against emerging threats to protect both individual users and broader public welfare.
Master the communication channels that bind these systems together, including MQTT and CoAP protocols, whilst exploring the security implications of distributed device networks.
Understand how seemingly simple connected devices can become gateways to larger system compromises.

Elevate Your Expertise in Tomorrow's Technologies
Whether you are a seasoned professional or an ambitious newcomer, HTX Capture The Flag offers an unparalleled opportunity to develop critical skills across both AI cyber security assessment and IoT penetration testing. Master the convergence of these technologies and help shape the cyber security standards for our connected, intelligent future.
This is an individual competition for Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents only, comprising two stages: online qualifiers and onsite finals at DEF CON Singapore.
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Start: 31 Mar 2026, 9am (SGT)
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28 Apr 2026 (SGT) 10 AM to 5PM Top 40 finalists must be present onsite for the competition to be eligible for the top 3 prizes. |
Prizes
• 1st & 2nd: SANS Course + GIAC Certification
• 3rd: SANS Skills Quest by NetWars (1-year access)
Claim your spot for FREE by 26 March
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