Last year’s explosion in Lebanon involved a pager labeled “Made in Taiwan.” Although later confirmed to have been orchestrated by Israel, this incident underscores the critical importance of cybersecurity in electronic products.

Inadequate security in electronic devices increases the risk of supply chain attacks. Recently, the United States discovered the hacker group Salt Typhoon had conducted cyber-espionage against American telecommunications companies by exploiting vulnerabilities in network equipment. This highlights the necessity of strengthening cybersecurity measures at the source to mitigate such risks.

Starting in 2025, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the United States will successively implement cybersecurity regulations for consumer electronics. To remain competitive in global markets, Taiwanese brands must enhance their cybersecurity capabilities and ensure compliance with these evolving regulatory requirements.

The government is committed to collaborating with the private sector to implement Security by Design, assisting manufacturers in aligning with international standards, and establishing Made in Taiwan / Made by Taiwan as a globally recognized and trusted industry. We also wish to take this opportunity to engage with industry stakeholders and share our strategic initiatives.