Closing the Gap in Taiwan’s Cybersecurity Workforce and Resilience
Taiwan’s cybersecurity talent gap is growing, posing economic and security risks. Closing it will take real-world training and stronger partnerships.
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Smart Vision: Taiwan Leading in Intelligent Buildings
Taiwan is emerging as a smart building leader in Asia, combining cybersecurity, IoT innovation, and early certification systems to drive intelligent, human-centric infrastructure. Its pioneering role is helping shape both regional policies and global standards.
Addressing AI-Driven Threats to Critical Infrastructure
Taiwan, a key player in the global supply chain, now faces state-sponsored cyberattacks that average 2.4 million hits daily on its government networks amid Beijing’s military drills. With attackers increasingly using AI-enhanced tactics, the island’s cybersecurity defenses are under unprecedented strain.
Taiwan Grapples with Intensifying Cybercrime
A recent stock investment scam in Taiwan, which defrauded a woman of NT$13.7 million, highlights the growing risks of financial fraud in the digital age. As online scams become more sophisticated, Taiwan’s government and financial sector are ramping up regulatory measures, AI-driven fraud detection, and public awareness campaigns to combat rising cybercrime.
The Role of Taiwan’s National Institute of Cyber Security
Taiwan’s National Institute of Cyber Security (NICS) is strengthening critical infrastructure defense with OT cyber ranges, Zero Trust Architecture, and AI-driven threat response. Through proactive testing and industry collaboration, NICS aims to enhance cybersecurity resilience nationwide.
The Fight Against Election Disinformation
As the U.S. and other nations face the rising challenge of electoral interference, Taiwan’s experience offers valuable insights. Leveraging blockchain and image authentication technologies, companies like Numbers Protocol work to protect digital assets’ integrity, aiming to build public trust in election coverage amidst a global surge in AI-driven disinformation.
Cybersecurity Central to a Strong Defense
The crisis in Ukraine has sparked discussions among policymakers in Taiwan on how to enhance the island’s defense capabilities, including through a recently intensified reservist training program and proposals to lengthen the conscription period. A key takeaway for many is that training, motivation, leadership, mobility, and flexibility are just as much key factors in defending…
Unleashing the Potential of Data in the Digital Economy
Since 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has offered on-demand IT infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services – also known as cloud computing. This model of IT eliminates the need for businesses to procure or purchase their own IT infrastructure in advance of anticipated business needs. AWS technology replaces upfront capital expenditures…
Taiwan’s Cybersecurity Dilemma
The island’s world-leading ICT and semiconductor sectors have come under the spotlight following a series of high-profile cyberattacks. In late March, Taiwanese tech hardware giant Acer reportedly was the victim of a ransomware attack – a type of cyberattack in which money is demanded in exchange for hacked sensitive data. According to media reports, the…
The Rundown: GDP Forecasts, Infrastructure Plan, and Ransomware Attack
A weekly snapshot of Taiwan business news stories brought to you by CommonWealth and AmCham Taiwan’s TOPICS Higher growth forecasts meet concerns of overheating As the first quarter comes to a close, many economic institutions are raising their forecasts for Taiwan’s 2021 economic growth. On March 24, the Yuanta-Polaris Research Institute projected annual GDP growth…