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The notion of security often centers around hard military power and capacity. However, today’s security threats extend beyond the military realm, including issues in cyberspace, labour, and migration across different regions and countries. In this special issue, we cover topics as wide as Taiwan’s cybersecurity, migrant workers and human security as well as conventional security in the form of military strength.Against this backdrop, the Taiwan Research Hub has asked several experts from the US, Europe and in the Indo-Pacific to provide some insights on what the new administration might mean for their respective countries/regions, as well as to suggest some policy recommendations for the relevant stakeholders. 


 

UK-Taiwan Cooperation in Cyber Security: Challenges and Opportunities

By Jing Bo-jiun and Wu Tsung-han

Emerging technologies such as accelerated computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) have advanced rapidly in recent years, enhancing economic efficiency and convenience. However, their widespread adoption also introduces significant cyber security risks. While the UK and Taiwan have embraced AI and IoT, the interconnected nature and vast data proliferation of these technologies increase the potential for major cyber incidents. Furthermore, the growing threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks and espionage underscores the need for cooperation among like-minded states.

The UK and Taiwan have both made cyber security a top national security priority in response to growing digital threats. In 2021, the UK released its National Cyber Strategy 2022, reinforcing its goal to become a leading democratic cyber power. That same year, Taiwan published its second National Cyber Security Strategy Report, outlining its vision of building a resilient and trustworthy smart nation. Both countries had already developed comprehensive cyber strategies and roadmaps, focusing on strengthening cyber security frameworks and engaging the private sector in a whole-of-society approach.
This research examines UK and Taiwan cyber security strategies, assessing shared challenges and exploring opportunities for bilateral and multilateral cooperation to mitigate cyber risks and enhance resilience.

Download the policy paper by Jing Bo-jiun and Wu Tsung-han (PDF)