Cybersecurity
Cisco plans to set up a cybersecurity centre in Taiwan, train cybesecurity professionals
Cisco has announced plans to establish a cybersecurity center in Taiwan. The networking company said that this initiative will involve collaboration with the Taiwanese government to train cybersecurity professionals, addressing a worldwide lack of skilled workers in this field.
According to a report by news agency Reuters, Taiwan — a democratic island nation claimed by China — has reported frequent cyberattacks targeting its government, businesses, and officials. China has denied any involvement in such attacks.
Cisco’s Taiwan Digital Acceleration Plan 3.0
Cisco stated the focus of its “Taiwan Digital Acceleration Plan 3.0” will be cybersecurity and the plan involves partnering with the government to train personnel and address the global talent shortage.
“In addition, Cisco aims to collaborate with relevant tech associations to establish a security centre in Taiwan for enhanced threat intelligence and cyber readiness,” Cisco said in a statement.
Speaking about company’s significant investment in security initiatives, Guy Diedrich, Cisco’s global innovation officer said that the company will “be doing a great deal of work around security” including the new “security innovation centre” in Taiwan. Diedrich, however, declined to provide investment figures.
“The nice thing about the digital acceleration programme is that there is no ceiling on investments. We continue to make them,” he said at the launch event, which included Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim. The project also covers AI in areas like transport and sustainability operations at Kaohsiung port in southern Taiwan.
Diedrich expressed his hope for a future fourth round of investment in the project.
According to a report by news agency Reuters, Taiwan — a democratic island nation claimed by China — has reported frequent cyberattacks targeting its government, businesses, and officials. China has denied any involvement in such attacks.
Cisco’s Taiwan Digital Acceleration Plan 3.0
Cisco stated the focus of its “Taiwan Digital Acceleration Plan 3.0” will be cybersecurity and the plan involves partnering with the government to train personnel and address the global talent shortage.
“In addition, Cisco aims to collaborate with relevant tech associations to establish a security centre in Taiwan for enhanced threat intelligence and cyber readiness,” Cisco said in a statement.
Speaking about company’s significant investment in security initiatives, Guy Diedrich, Cisco’s global innovation officer said that the company will “be doing a great deal of work around security” including the new “security innovation centre” in Taiwan. Diedrich, however, declined to provide investment figures.
“The nice thing about the digital acceleration programme is that there is no ceiling on investments. We continue to make them,” he said at the launch event, which included Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim. The project also covers AI in areas like transport and sustainability operations at Kaohsiung port in southern Taiwan.
Diedrich expressed his hope for a future fourth round of investment in the project.
