Cisco, a U.S. company that makes networking equipment, announced plans to open a cybersecurity center in Taiwan and collaborate with the Taiwanese government to train more cybersecurity professionals
Taiwan, which is administered democratically and regarded as its own country by Beijing, has frequently expressed dissatisfaction with cyberattacks emanating from China.
These attacks have been directed at Taiwan and have targeted government personnel, departments, and technology corporations as part of a broader pressure campaign.
Cisco declared cybersecurity would be their primary focus in Taiwan Digital Acceleration Plan 3.0. Additionally, the organization intends to engage in partnerships with governments to resolve the global skills deficit by providing training to individuals.
In addition, Cisco intends to establish a security center in Taiwan to improve cyber readiness and threat intelligence through collaboration with pertinent technology associations, as stated in a company statement.
Guy Diedrich, the organization’s global innovation officer, informed the press that the organization would conduct significant security work.
This work would involve the establishment of a new “security innovation center” in Taiwan.
Nevertheless, he should have provided more information regarding the investment’s size.
He also mentioned that the digital acceleration program is appealing because there is no cap on money invested.
The initiative, which also includes the application of artificial intelligence in areas such as transportation and sustainability operations at the Kaohsiung port in southern Taiwan, is ongoing.
During the proposal’s launch, Diedrich conveyed his confidence in the possibility of a fourth round of investment to an audience that included Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim.
