With the innovative developments in digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data, the demand for information security protection has been increasing annually. Besides upgrading software and equipment, there is a growing need for enterprises to set up “Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)” and dedicated cybersecurity personnel. Therefore, Taiwan Tech and the National Institute of Cyber Security have jointly established an executive education program for CISOs. This program aims to cultivate high-level cybersecurity talent across various industries in Taiwan, comprehensively constructing a robust cybersecurity protection network.

On June 3, Taiwan Tech and the National Institute of Cyber Security held an academic exchange and cooperation agreement signing ceremony. Together, they will launch an executive cybersecurity education program for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) to cultivate high-level cybersecurity talents for various industries in Taiwan. From left: President of the National Institute of Cyber Security Chuan-Te Ho and Dean of the School of Management of Taiwan Tech Nai-Wei Lo.

On June 3, Taiwan Tech and the National Institute of Cyber Security held an academic exchange and cooperation agreement signing ceremony. The Dean of the School of Management at Taiwan Tech, Nai-Wei Lo, and the President of the National Institute of Cyber Security, Chuan-Te Ho, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective institutions. Distinguished attendees included Tzong-Cheng Wu, a distinguished professor in the Department of Information Management; Shi-Cho Cha, the director of the Department of Information Management and director of the Taiwan Information Security Center; and Wei-Chung Teng, the director of the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering.

Nai-Wei Lo, Dean of the School of Management at Taiwan Tech stated that with guidance, cooperation, and exchanges with the National Institute of Cyber Security, the Department of Information Management and Taiwan Information Security Center will combine more faculties and students to deepen the understanding of the cybersecurity industry and enterprise security. The collaboration aims to systematically train various cybersecurity professionals needed in both the public and private sectors, such as Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and cybersecurity incident response engineers. The CISO executive education program is set to launch in the second half of this year, offering various aspects of comprehensive training in cybersecurity technology, governance, and regulations. The goal is to enhance practical skills and bolster Taiwan's capabilities in education, technology, and cybersecurity governance.

Professor Nai-Wei Lo, the Dean of the School of Management, Taiwan Tech, delivered a speech.

Chuan-Te Ho, the President of the National Institute of Cyber Security, stated that since taking on his role, he has deeply recognized the importance of talent in the national cybersecurity field. “Without outstanding talents, it is impossible to promote technological development”, he said. He emphasized that Taiwan Tech has a strong reputation in the information and cybersecurity fields. Being in a leadership position with abundant research resources and strong government connections, he hopes to integrate cybersecurity technology and practical experience from industry, government, and academia into various sectors through the CISO executive education program, thereby enhancing overall cybersecurity protection levels.

Chuan-Te Ho, the President of the National Institute of Cyber Security, delivered a speech.

Additionally, President Chuan-Te Ho mentioned that the future collaboration with Taiwan Tech will not only focus on talent cultivation but also encompass various aspects such as the analysis and application of cybersecurity incident data, joint technical research, co-establishing cybersecurity standards and regulations, and raising public awareness of cybersecurity. For instance, the National Institute of Cyber Security will provide Taiwan Tech with various types of cybersecurity incident data for analysis and research, aiding industrial development. He emphasized, “The mission of the National Institute of Cyber Security is not only to cultivate cybersecurity talent for the industry but also to develop talent for the cybersecurity sector itself”. He also looks forward to enhancing public cybersecurity awareness and ensuring digital safety through educational initiatives and resource integration from various sectors.

This signing ceremony marks a deeper collaboration between Taiwan Tech's School of Management and the National Institute of Cyber Security in the field of cybersecurity. Both parties will work together to promote the development of Taiwan's cybersecurity industry, cultivate more cybersecurity talent for the nation, and strengthen Taiwan's cybersecurity resilience.

Group photo of attendees.