Sonic Wu

Yuan Ze University / Director

I am currently the Director of the School of Lifelong Education at Yuan Ze University, as well as a columnist for business executives, a lecturer at Business Weekly Academy, and a lecturer for the Visionary Leaders Program. My work focuses on exploring issues related to corporate management and innovation. I have previously served as the Director of New Business Development at WISKEY CAPITAL and as the Marketing Director at BabyHome, through which I have accumulated extensive cross-disciplinary experience. Since 2015, I have also held the position of independent director at Young Optics; earlier in my career, I worked as an assistant engineer at Shi-Hwa Packaging Company and as an industry analyst at the Image Display Promotion Office of the Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, thereby establishing a solid professional foundation. I continuously strive to inspire the industry with practical insights and innovative perspectives, working together to create a more competitive future.

Sonic Wu
SPEECH
4/16 (Wed.) 15:50 - 16:20 4F Cyber Talent Cyber Talent Forum
Harvard Business Case Method Teaching Practices: First Taiwan's Cyber Case

In 2024, an industry-academia collaboration team published the first cybersecurity scenario case study in the global Complex Chinese edition of Harvard Business Review. The case study emphasizes "using fictional business stories to illustrate the potential dilemmas faced by leaders."

Set against the backdrop of a major screw manufacturer, a typical Taiwanese manufacturing enterprise, the case follows the factory’s transition toward smart manufacturing. After a cyberattack shuts down the entire production line, the company’s future operations are threatened. However, compromising with the hackers could damage its reputation and carry legal risks. With the ransom deadline fast approaching, should the Chairman pay the ransom?

The case study was released just as Taiwan’s listed companies were facing significant regulatory changes regarding mandatory cybersecurity disclosures in 2024. Would board members and senior executives of publicly traded companies still find themselves caught in a dilemma when dealing with ransomware attacks? The team also incorporated AI tools for the first time to guide group discussions. Reflecting on past experiences in board and executive education, does the combination of case studies and AI-based teaching enhance participants' cybersecurity awareness and learning outcomes?

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