Taiwan Holds Cybersecurity Drill for 20 Companies, Over Half Are Publicly Listed

Taiwan's National Applied Research Laboratories, through the Taiwan Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (TWCERT/CC), conducted a "2026 Corporate Cybersecurity Blue Team Exercise" on August 17. The drill gathered 20 member companies from nine diverse industries, including computer peripherals, electronic components, chemical, biotech, and information services. Notably, 11 of these participating companies were publicly listed, representing over half the attendees.

The exercise aimed to bolster corporate cybersecurity response capabilities and enhance overall defense resilience. By simulating advanced persistent threat (APT) attack scenarios, participating companies engaged in hands-on operations. This practical approach helps businesses develop sound judgment for cybersecurity, moving from simply "knowing the risks" to "being capable of responding to risks." It also fosters the ability to detect, investigate, and manage cybersecurity incidents.

The National Applied Research Laboratories stressed that building societal cybersecurity resilience requires a joint effort from both government and industry. This involves not only strengthening the cybersecurity sector itself but also ensuring all industries possess adequate resilience. The success of these initiatives hinges on companies' willingness to invest resources and actively participate in such drills.

"The spirit behind these exercises has never changed," said TWCERT/CC Director General Kung Hua-chung, referencing nearly 30 years of experience in the information and communication industry. He emphasized that cybersecurity resilience is not a one-time build but a capability developed through continuous, regular practice. Kung expressed his hope for the exercises to grow in scale and depth, making cybersecurity resilience a daily strength for all industries.

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Cybersecurity resilience is not a one-time build, but a capability developed through continuous practice, aiming for the scale and depth of exercises to continue to expand, so that cybersecurity resilience becomes a common daily strength for the industry.