Hitcon 2015 gets underway in Taipei

2015/08/28

The annual Hacks in Taiwan Conference kicked off Aug. 26 in Taipei City, bringing together designers, engineers and programmers from 14 countries to address latest developments in information security.

Themed Security of Things, the four-day event features technical seminars, speeches and training sessions on subjects such as hacking tools, incident response, malware, security wars and threat intelligence, as well as a Capture the Flag online competition.

During his opening speech, Vice Premier Chang San-cheng reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring Taiwan’s information security through enhancing defense capabilities, expanding international exchanges and fostering talents.

“In light of the increasing incidence of cyberattacks, the government is setting up security operation centers nationwide for coordinating detection of possible security breaches and launching countermeasures,” he said. “It is also stepping up preparedness for incidents involving the country’s critical infrastructure, including banking, energy and medical facilities.”

According to Chang, a key aspect in strengthening Taiwan’s information security environment is talent cultivation. “In order to achieve this goal, the government will offer more financial support for local teams participating in international hacking competitions,” he said.

While educational institutions play a critical role in this regard, Chang said private sector support is imperative as it can offer hardware facilities and internship opportunities for practical training.

Echoing Chang’s remark, Hitcon organizer Tsai Sung-ting said the event serves as a first-class platform for promoting experience exchanges and sharing knowledge.

“By introducing the latest industry trends and technology, Hitcon is bringing Taiwan’s government and business organizations up to speed on related developments, while enhancing the profile of the country in the international arena.”

Source: Taiwan Today (http://taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=234288&ctNode=413)