Meet Sysbraykr, a Cybersecurity Startup from Yogyakarta

The threat of cyber crime is increasingly worrying. According to the National Cyber ​​Security Index (NCSI) survey in 2022, Indonesia ranks 6th out of 10 ASEAN countries with an index score of 38,96 on a scale of 100. The National Cyber ​​and Crypto Agency (BSSN) revealed that during 2022 there had been 1.433 cyber attack to various institutions and agencies. The majority of attacks that occur are data breach or personal data from smartphone stolen or leaked because of someone else.

This condition is ironic because Indonesia itself is predicted to be the country with the most prospective digital economic growth in Southeast Asia. It takes awareness from all parties to overcome this issue. Mada Perdhana was also one of those who participated by pioneering Sysbraykr.

According to him, the first reason he initiated Sysbraykr was because recently more and more companies in Indonesia, especially startups and MSMEs, have experienced many cyber attacks in recent years.

"The second reason, we see a lot of startups security from outside who entered Indonesia. Even though in terms of human resources, Indonesia has a lot cyber securityengineer. Why can't we have a company cyber security from Indonesia who can grow up in Indonesia and Southeast Asia," said the Founder and CEO of Sysbraykr Mada Perdhana to DailySocial.id.

Initially, he founded a cybersecurity company in Malaysia which has been running for several years. Then in March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic occurred which forced him to return to Indonesia. Then, he also changed the pattern and business model from previously engaged in cyber security consulting and pentester, is now a personal cybersecurity service with a business combination bug hunting.

Mada said that his party was optimistic about the cyber security business in Indonesia. According to him, in simple terms, in general, humans can reason. Technology actually enters almost all aspects of the economy, starting from the manufacturing industry, health, finance, trade, even education; all involve technology and information systems. Therefore, we can be sure that the need will still exist because everyone needs data security.

In addition, many governments in various countries have also begun to require every sector that uses IT systems to secure their systems and data, especially confidential data.

"Sysbraykr is highly committed to helping customers We maintain the security of their data. That's why our services are not only focused on checking security on the technology side, but also on the process and people side, by conducting audits of business processes that might pose a lot of risks and threats to the company's products or business and also to the human side. "

He continued, "We help to increase awareness of the importance of data and information security. By doing so, client we can reduce the existing level of risk. The prospects, once again as we explained at the beginning, in the future there will be more and more business sectors that will use information technology, and there will be an increasing need to secure data and information, we are sure that the prospects for this business will be very good."

Sysbraykr Solution

Sybraykr provides solutions for startups, MSMEs, and large-scale companies with quality cybersecurity solutions at affordable prices in one product. One solution is SysBraykr Mantra, which was built to enhance security auditing and testing workflows, and to increase their value and efficiency.

Mantra brings companies, developers and security engineers together to work on one platform simultaneously. The goal is to detect and solve security problems in the shortest possible time. Clients can easily create cybersecurity related projects like pentest, vulnerability assessment, secure coding analysis, redteaming testing, and computer forensics. SysBraykr Mantra can also target any application on any platform, including desktop, mobile, web and embedded software.

"Moment subscribed client, they will get full service, from security check, bug bounty triage, security awareness, and SSDLC. This is different from other companies where they offer solutions separately. Of course it makes the price more expensive, so startups may not necessarily be able to use services or service which is offered."

Not only that, Mada also said that the company offers talent services for companies that need it cybersecurity engineer. His team will select candidates strictly according to global industry standards for talents to be channeled to client companies.

Until now the company already has clients from within and outside Indonesia. They come from across industries, such as retail, banking, education, health, and digital startups.

Next plan

Mada said that with a total team of 21 people, the company will focus on marketing its products to the Asian market. Simultaneously, the company will release a mobile application for employees working in client companies from Sysbraykr (bundle package service). Later the application can help employees increase awareness of the importance of cyber security and determine the level of risk they have personally.

"This application will help employees find out whether their personal data has been leaked to the public, then also whether their social media accounts can be accessed. hacking by others, as well as the addition of several other features. The goal besides being able to improve Knowledge from employees, company client will also get an overview of the risks from the side human to their company."

To realize all of the above targets, the company is currently opening a fundraising event, one of which is using the platform DSConnect. "In addition, since early 2023, we are in the process of pitching with 2 VCs. We are still seeking funding to develop Sysbraykr so that it can enter the SEA market properly and maturely," he concluded.

These local Sysbraykr talents have a background in cyber security, especially bug hunting both in Indonesia and abroad. It is claimed that some of them are listed in the Hall of Fame many bug bounty program from big companies, like Google, Facebook, Tesla, and others.

Player similar Sysbraykr is Shield, which recently announced an early-stage fund led by East Ventures and joined by Magic Fund.