The National Institute of Cyber Security (NICS) under the Ministry of Digital Affairs (moda) was established Jan. 1, 2023, to advance the application, competence and R&D of Taiwan’s cyber security technology.

NICS’ overarching mission is to deliver cutting-edge cyber security technical assistance and research. This augments the functions of the moda and Administration for Cyber Security(ACS). The moda drafts national cyber security policy objectives and sets direction, while ACS implements and promotes cyber security policies.