This year's CyberCall is looking for solutions in the following (but not limited to) areas:
Cybersecurity for Artificial intelligence (AI)
Safeguarding AI systems and the data they process from various cyber adversarial attacks in order to maintain the integrity, Confidentiality, trustworthiness and reliability of AI applications in an increasingly connected and digital world.
AI for cybersecurity
Harnessing the power of AI to strengthen cyber defences, improve threat detection, and respond more effectively to the evolving and sophisticated nature of cyber threats, thereby helping organisations protect their systems, data and networks from cyber attacks.
Quantum Safe
Protecting critical digital systems, data, and infrastructure from the potential threat of Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers by transitioning to quantum-resistant solutions and enabling cryptographic agility and defense-in-depth.
Operational Technology (OT) / Internet of Things (IoT) security
Safeguarding critical infrastructure, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and internet-connected devices from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Cloud security
Safeguarding data, applications, resources and infrastructure hosted in cloud environments, while maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and availability of resources in the cloud.
Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PET)
Safeguarding the privacy of individuals and confidentiality of their data while using systems and digital services, thereby empowering individuals to manage their data securely and complying with privacy regulations.
For a start, CSA has put together a list of end-users who are looking for solutions in some of the areas mentioned above.
CS01: AI-Powered Automated Analysis of Privileged Access Management Session Logs and Screen Recordings
Develop a cost-effective, standalone AI component that seamlessly integrates with existing Privileged Access Management (PAM) systems to autonomously analyse session screen recordings…
CS02: Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted Automated Patch Management and Testing Across Diverse Information Technology Environments
Develop an automate patch management, pre- and post-patch testing activities across both Windows and Linux systems, aiming to reduce manual effort and enhance operational efficiency…
CS03: Inter-Agency Cryptocurrency Investigation Collaboration Platform
Develop a secure, real-time information sharing platform that enables multiple agencies to collaborate on cryptocurrency investigations while maintaining operational security…
CSOC: Open Category
Innovative cybersecurity proposals that do not fulfill any of the Challenge Statements can be submitted under the "Open Category". The proposal should clearly explain the issue(s)…
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Call for Proposal
Announcement of participating users and release of challenge statements on 14 Nov 2025
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Proposal Submission Deadline
Deadline for submission of proposals, at t. Late submissions will not be considered
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Clarification Sessions
Confirmation of commitments and requirements, and deliverables alignment.
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Expert Panel Evaluation and CSA Panel Evaluation
Evaluation to assess and refine the proposals
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Awarding Letter Of Offer
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 31 May 2026