President Tsai Ing-wen inaugurated the National Communications and Cyber Security Center Nov. 15 in Taipei City, describing the facility as a milestone in government efforts to safeguard the country’s information infrastructure.
The nation is facing complex and diverse cybersecurity threats, Tsai said. Through detecting, analyzing and responding to such challenges, the center will provide a robust line of defense for Taiwan’s critical communications networks, she added.
According to the president, information security is at the heart of national security and development, since fortified data systems are essential for protecting vital infrastructure, boosting the digital economy, fostering cutting-edge sectors and promoting online governance.
With the digital economy expected to drive growth across borders and industries in coming years, cybersecurity capabilities have emerged as a crucial gauge of national competitiveness, Tsai said. The establishment of the center demonstrates Taiwan’s commitment to ensuring a safe and responsive information technology environment, she added.
Operating under the Cabinet-level National Communications Commission, the NCCSC is tasked with spearheading government initiatives in areas spanning network security management and related collaboration with international partners.
To promote information security and the development of Taiwan’s digital economy, Tsai instructed all relevant agencies, including the NCC and the National Security Council, to coordinate public sector measures in fast-tracking implementation of protection mechanisms.
But such frontline efforts would be incomplete without garnering the input of experts from business and nongovernmental organizations, the president said. In view of this, the NCCSC will also promote cross-sector consultation and support talent cultivation programs to ensure Taiwan has the technical and human resources required for effective cybersecurity and digital development. (SFC-E)
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