Taiwan, as an island surrounded by the sea, many people here remain unfamiliar with the concepts of the 'ocean.' There seems to be confusion about how the marine-related tasks connect with IT, OT, AI, and cyber security.

Taiwan Ocean Research Institute (TORI) of NIAR (National Institutes of Applied Research) which belongs to NSTC (National Science and Technology Council), TORI is actively involved in the independent design and development of marine exploration equipment and innovative technologies to meet the research needs of government agencies, academia, and research institutions. At the same time, the institute operates the R/V Legend, the largest research vessel in Taiwan. The primary mission of the R/V Legend is to advance ocean science and technology.

In this presentation, I will share our experiences regarding Governance, Risk Management, Threats, Implementation Strategies, and Future Prospects in cybersecurity. Additionally, I will highlight how marine research, including the R/V Legend, can be integrated with information security across various domains. Our primary objective is to safeguard sensitive and valuable marine data from potential threats while continuing to deliver cybersecurity awareness training to our employees.