HackDev Malaysia — Hack. Develop. Defend.

Malaysia's cybersecurity community

Learn in public, build with intent, and defend what matters.

operative roster

Core team

The people behind HackDev — practitioners building Malaysia's hands-on cybersecurity community.

Mohd Adief

Mohd Adief

CEO

Khairul Zuhaili

Khairul Zuhaili

COO

Afdhal Saufi

Afdhal Saufi

CTO

Aathiyan

Aathiyan

CFO

Nurul Iman

Nurul Iman

Executive CMO

Bashirah Rafi

Bashirah Rafi

CMO

Ummu Halimah

Ummu Halimah

CPO

specialization tracks

What we do

Six tracks where we learn, break, and build together - from lab-driven workshops to open-source security tooling.

TRK-01

Workshops & Training

Hands-on, lab-driven technical sessions built for all skill levels.

$ track open
TRK-02

CTF Competitions

Tactical Capture-the-Flag challenges that turn theory into real-world skill.

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TRK-03

Security Research

Deep dives, write-ups, and threat intel on emerging attack vectors.

$ track open
TRK-04

Community & Mentorship

An active network of practitioners and mentors elevating local talent.

$ track open
TRK-05

Open Source & Dev

Collaborative building and shipping of open-source security tooling.

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TRK-06

AI & Automation

Exploring LLM security, automated defense, and AI-driven threats.

$ track open
intel feed

HackDev Meetup Event UPCOMING 2026

Something is compiling in the shadows. Malaysia’s premier cybersecurity community is plotting its next major gathering for 2026. While exact dates, venue coordinates, and speaker lineups remain locked behind closed doors, HackDev 2026 is officially on the radar. Sharpen your toolkits, monitor the feed, and stand by for official clearance.

event/classified
Venue
[REDACTED]
Dates
PENDING
Speakers
[REDACTED]
Sponsors
[REDACTED]
official clearance pending