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.

1. Researching and developing cyber security technology, as well as promoting

the application, technology transfer, industry-university collaboration services,

international cooperation and exchanges of cyber security technology;

2. Assisting in planning and promoting national cyber security protection

mechanisms;

3. Assisting government agencies and institutions by strengthening critical

infrastructure in responding to major cyber security incidents;

4. Assisting in planning and supporting cyber security protection of nation’s

critical infrastructure;

5. Assisting in cyber security talent planning and development while promoting

cyber security awareness nationwide;

6. Supporting government agencies and institutions in cyber security protection

operations with special sensitivity;

7. Supporting demands for the industry’s major development in cyber security

and its regulatory initiatives; and

8. Other matters related to cyber security technology.