Division Zero

Name

Division Zero

Legal name

Division Zero (Div0)

Website

https://div0.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Community & Training Services

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity Technical Skills (Security Engineering, SOC, Pen Testing) (EDABAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity (EDAAAPAC), Phishing, Social Engineering & Business Email Compromise (BEC) Training (EDABAGAB)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity community
• Cybersecurity training
• Information security events
• Security conferences
• Security meetups

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship and Grants: Funded by sponsors and partners including Major Sponsor Centre for Cybersecurity (CFC), Official Sponsors Red Alpha Cybersecurity and ICE71, and various community sponsors and partners.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Division Zero (Div0) is a Singapore-based, volunteer-driven cybersecurity community organization that runs regular meetups, workshops, hackathons, and capture-the-flag competitions for cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts. Its flagship commercial-facing programs are the annual SINCON Conference and SINCON Training, supported by the Div0 Playground hands-on learning space, the international Global Cybersecurity Camp (GCC), and targeted talent programs including Women In Cybersecurity (WICS) and Cyber Youth Singapore (CYS), all delivered free of charge to participants and funded via sponsorships and grants.

Product overview

Division Zero (Div0) is a Singapore-based volunteer-driven cybersecurity community organization, not a commercial product company. The organization operates as a collection of community programs, initiatives, and interest groups rather than a unified software product platform. Its portfolio includes cybersecurity conferences (SINCON), professional training programs, community quarters focused on specialized security domains (AI Security, Bug Bounty, Cloud Security, Car Security, Drone Security, Honeynet, Social Engineering, Startup, N0H4TS), talent development programs (Women In Cybersecurity, Cyber Youth Singapore), an annual Global Cybersecurity Camp, and a technical blog covering various cybersecurity topics. Div0 Playground serves as a hands-on learning space, while its Discord server (Div0 Digital Kampung) facilitates ongoing community discussions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Women In Cybersecurity (WICS): A program to develop a sustainable women cybersecurity talent pipeline through learning, training, community engagement and support.
• SINCON Conference
• Div0 Playground

Products and services

• SINCON Conference Annual cybersecurity conference organized by Div0 (via IIC Productions/Infosec City) featuring technical talks, workshops, and networking for cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts in Singapore.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered major sponsor, official sponsor, official sponsor / sustaining partner, manager & sustaining sponsor, community sponsor, event partner, community partner, partner, awareness partner, career partner, event sponsor and youth partner.

• Centre for Cybersecurity (CFC)major sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Sponsor providing support for community development and initiatives
• Red Alpha Cybersecurityofficial sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Sponsor supporting Div0 initiatives and events
• ICE71official sponsor / sustaining partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Sponsor and Sustaining Partner supporting cybersecurity community development
• IIC Productions (Infosec City)manager & sustaining sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManager and sustaining sponsor organizing SINCON conference and managing event operations
• CRESTcommunity sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity sponsor supporting Div0 activities
• Black Hat Asiaevent partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing discount codes for Div0 members to attend Black Hat Asia events (S$250 discount)
• Association of Information Security Professionals (AISP)community partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting information security professionals
• The Honeynet Project, Singapore Chaptercommunity partnerTechnology or IntegrationHoneynet Quarter operates under The Honeynet Project Singapore Chapter for threat research and honeypot activities
• HackerOneevent partnerTechnology or IntegrationBug bounty platform partner; participated in HackerOne Ambassador World Cup
• OffSecevent partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecurity training provider partner for meetup events and Christmas Night Meetup; provides PG Subscriptions as prizes
• Kasperskyevent partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Eugene Kaspersky delivered lecture on Cyber Immunity during Cyber Awareness Month October 2023
• Infobloxevent partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered for November 2023 meetup on Protective DNS and purple teaming
• WithSecureevent partnerTechnology or IntegrationAndroid application hacking workshop provider for Women In Cybersecurity (WICS) initiative
• EC-CouncilpartnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybersecurity education and certification organization
• RSApartnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecurity technology company partner
• SANS InstitutepartnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecurity training and certification provider
• Secure Code WarriorpartnerTechnology or IntegrationSecurity training platform provider
• Social-Engineer.orgpartnerTechnology or IntegrationSocial engineering resources and training provider
• DEFCON Red Team Villageevent partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerVillage partner for Red Team Village activities
• Hack In The Box (HITB)event partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCybersecurity conference partner
• nullconevent partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCybersecurity conference partner
• Sistema Asia / Sales Jetcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2019-2020 presentation with Group-IB
• Cyber Risk Meetupcommunity partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for cyber risk discussions
• Texas Cyber (Grayhat)event partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCybersecurity summit partner
• Cyber Security Awareness Alliance (GoSafeOnline)awareness partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybersecurity awareness education partner; co-founder Emil Tan received recognition for 11 years of service
• HRS Talentscareer partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer collaboration partner for HRS Talents career series launched January 2024
• Decentralandevent sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerF&B sponsor for January 2024 technical meetup
• DARTevent partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Women in Cybersecurity meetup exploring Flipper Zero and Proxmark tools
• GrowthIntelevent partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided stress management and professional development insights for WICS participants
• GovTechevent partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerYu Pengfei from GovTech shared on purple teaming at November 2023 meetup
• Centurion Information Securitycommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupportive partner listed for WICS community initiatives
• CodingGirlscommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupportive partner listed for WICS community initiatives
• Women Who Code Singaporecommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupportive partner listed for WICS community initiatives
• Singapore Computer Society (SCS)community partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupportive partner listed for WICS community initiatives
• Group-IBevent partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenny Hee from Group-IB presented Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2019-2020 at Div0 Digital Meetup
• Cyber Youth Singapore (CYS)youth partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Cyber Youth Singapore initiatives

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Security BSides: BSides is a global community-driven cybersecurity conference series with local chapters organized by volunteers. Div0's meetup-and-workshop model, sponsorship-based funding, and grassroots ethos closely mirror BSides chapters worldwide.
• OffSec (Offensive Security): OffSec delivers hands-on cybersecurity training and certifications (OSCP, OSEP) and is a Div0 event partner providing PG subscriptions as prizes. Its training philosophy (practical, hands-on) directly parallels SINCON Training and Div0 Playground offerings.
• SANS Institute: SANS is a globally recognized cybersecurity training and certification organization that delivers instructor-led courses, community events, and security research. It is highly comparable to Div0 in mission (cybersecurity skills development) and is already a Div0 partner, reflecting operational overlap in the training space.
• EC-Council: EC-Council is a cybersecurity education and certification body (CEH, CHFI) and a documented Div0 partner. It overlaps with Div0 on training delivery and career-development pathways for cybersecurity professionals in the region.
• The Honeynet Project: The Honeynet Project is a volunteer-run security research organization with national chapters; Div0's Honeynet Quarter explicitly operates under The Honeynet Project Singapore Chapter. Both share a research-oriented, volunteer-driven community model.
• OWASP Foundation: OWASP is an open-source, community-driven cybersecurity organization running local chapters, conferences, and working groups focused on application security. Div0 mirrors this volunteer-led community model with quarterly chapters (Div0 'Quarters') and an open membership ethos.
• Hack In The Box (HITB): HITB runs community-driven, technically deep cybersecurity conferences globally and is a Div0 event partner. Both organizations target the same practitioner audience through events, CTFs, and knowledge sharing, making HITB a direct community peer.

Regional players

• Nullcon (null community): Nullcon / null is a volunteer-driven cybersecurity community and conference originating in India. It is highly comparable to Div0 in operating model (community, CTFs, technical workshops) but serves a different geography (South Asia vs. Southeast Asia), making it a regional peer rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Black Hat (Informa Tech): Black Hat is a major commercial cybersecurity conference brand owned by Informa, offering training and briefings globally. Div0 partners with Black Hat Asia via discount codes for members; Black Hat is a broader commercial incumbent with overlapping event-based training content.
• (ISC)² (International Information System Security Certification Consortium): (ISC)² is a global nonprofit that administers the CISSP certification and runs a member association with local chapters. As a Div0 community partner supporting information security professionals, it overlaps on career-development and professional networking for cybersecurity practitioners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/div0_sg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/infosecinthecity
• Facebookfacebook.com/div0sg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/div0

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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