As military defense becomes increasingly digitized, cybersecurity is critical to protecting uncrewed aerial systems (UAS, or drones), telecommunications equipment, operational systems and software on submarines, aircraft, land vehicles, and weapons systems. In the digitalized landscape of modern warfare, strong cybersecurity measures are critical for maintaining national security and an effective defense capability by mitigating and preventing potential cyber threats and unauthorized access. The Taiwan Ministry of National Defense is committing significant funds to support industrialization in the defense sector, and there is a concurrent need to secure Taiwan’s systems and networks.

U.S. defense contractors are increasingly looking to Taiwan’s hi-tech supply chain to source equipment. This seminar will provide an opportunity to hear from Taiwan authorities about approaches to, and standards for, protecting Taiwan’s defense infrastructure. U.S. government representatives will speak about the CMMC cybersecurity standards that must be met by suppliers to qualify to enter and sell into U.S. defense and government supply chains.    

The goal of this program is to introduce U.S. firms offering CMMC solutions and consulting services to senior officials from the Taiwan authorities and private sector representatives. The audience will include officials from Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Digital Affairs, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, as well as representatives from local defense equipment and component manufacturers. 

If you wish to participate in this event as a speaker (in person or online), before March 15, 2024, please use the Registration button on the home page to provide a brief introduction and elaborate on why you believe you are well-suited for this webinar. We welcome proposals that include technical cybersecurity partners for a 20–30-minute presentation. Costs will vary between $2,000 and $2,500 per speaker for large companies and less for smaller.  For those not selected to speak at this event, Commercial Specialist Rita Chen at Rita.Chen@trade.gov will be happy to work with you to prepare for a customized presentation of your products or services, or to facilitate a matchmaking event for your firm to help you explore the market further and/or find representation in Taiwan.

Taiwan’s resilience is so much more than securing its systems, data, and military defense. When power and water supply, telecom and transportation systems are vulnerable to cyber-attacks, the island is not secure. Protecting against unauthorized access, data breaches, ransomware, denial of service, and other cyber-attack methods are crucial to preventing widespread disruption, economic damage, and potential threats to national security. 

The Taiwan authorities recognize the urgency of protecting the island’s critical infrastructure from cyber threat actors. In November 2023, the legislative branch passed a four-year, $41.86 million budget plan to reinforce the island’s digital resilience by helping Taiwan’s public sector entities transition to cloud adoption that would allow the government to maintain essential digital services in an emergency scenario. For the digital resilience plan to be successful, the Taiwan authorities are seeking trusted private sector partners to participate in the rollout of the plan. This presents an enticing opportunity for U.S. cloud service and cybersecurity solutions providers that are pursuing Taiwan as their next market for expansion.   

This seminar will highlight the key features of the Taiwan authorities’ digital resilience plan and address the vulnerabilities associated with the host government’s journey to the cloud. It will feature speakers from the U.S. government including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) who will present on how organizations can adopt zero trust standards to protect their most valuable digital assets. The audience will be made up of public sector representatives from multiple ministries, and the authorities that regulate the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure.

If you wish to participate in this event as a speaker (in person or online), before June 15, 2024, please use the Registration button on the home page to provide a brief introduction and elaborate on why you believe you are well-suited for this webinar. We welcome proposals that include technical cybersecurity partners for a 20–30-minute presentation. Costs will vary between $2,000 and $2,500 per speaker for large companies and less for smaller.  For those not selected to speak at this event, Commercial Specialist Rita Chen at Rita.Chen@trade.gov will be happy to work with you to prepare for a customized presentation of your products or services, or to facilitate a matchmaking event for your firm to help you explore the market further and/or find representation in Taiwan.

The high-tech industry sector that powered the global computer, telecom, and semiconductor sectors is reconfiguring itself to supply the global electric vehicle revolution. Taiwan companies that want to participate in that industry must know what is expected to safeguard against potential threats to the intricate digital systems embedded in electric vehicles (EVs). A breach in cybersecurity could compromise the safety and functionality of EVs, posing risks to both drivers and passengers, as well as the companies and suppliers that manufacture EVs. Securing charging stations is also vital to prevent unauthorized access to vehicle systems, protect sensitive user data, and ensure the integrity of the power supply infrastructure, thereby fostering trust in the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

This seminar will address and share the latest updates to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Version 2.0, which provides voluntary guidance for managing cybersecurity risks and can be applied in many contexts, including electric vehicles.  This seminar will provide an opportunity for U.S. companies to present their solutions and approaches, including the Cybersecurity Framework. It will also introduce U.S. cybersecurity firms that have solutions to protect Taiwan’s EV infrastructure from malicious cyber-attacks to an audience of public and private sector representatives in Taiwan.

If you wish to participate in this event as a speaker (in person or online), before November 15, 2024, please use the Registration button on the home page to provide a brief introduction and elaborate on why you believe you are well-suited for this webinar. We welcome proposals that include technical cybersecurity partners for a 20–30-minute presentation. Costs will vary between $2,000 and $2,500 per speaker for large companies and less for smaller.  For those not selected to speak at this event, Commercial Specialist Rita Chen at Rita.Chen@trade.gov and Madison Yao at Madison.Yao@trade.gov will be happy to work with you to prepare for a customized presentation of your products or services, or to facilitate a matchmaking event for your firm to help you explore the market further and/or find representation in Taiwan.