National Cyber Security Agency Strengthens Critical Infrastructure Protection, Focusing on Healthcare to Address Emerging Threats
Taiwan's National Cyber Security Agency (NCSASC) has enhanced the protection of critical infrastructure in the medical sector by offering an expert training course focused on OT (Operational Technology) security. This initiative aims to cultivate practical talents capable of responding to emerging cyber threats.
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The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSASC) explained through a press release that critical infrastructure sectors such as healthcare, transportation, and energy, if disrupted, would severely affect national society, people's livelihoods, and economic operations. Information environments in critical infrastructure commonly contain Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) equipment, which have inherent vulnerabilities, making them prime targets for hackers.
NCSASC stated that it held a "Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security Elite Class" course from April 11 to 12, inviting OT domain experts to teach. Over 30 Taiwanese cybersecurity talents participated, including cybersecurity personnel from 18 hospitals.
Regarding the course content, NCSASC pointed out that the theme focused on the medical field. In addition to emphasizing practical training, it incorporated the medical facilities and equipment established for the 2025 Cross-National Cyber Attack and Defense Exercise (CODE 2025). Through group discussions and hands-on exercises, the course aimed to deepen the learning effectiveness of cybersecurity and cultivate advanced cybersecurity defense talents with practical combat capabilities, achieving the spirit of 'training through combat.'
NCSASC stated that in recent years, many major cyberattacks have targeted critical infrastructure. For example, the US healthcare service provider Change Healthcare was hacked, affecting 190 million pieces of health information. In Taiwan, in 2025, several medical institutions were reportedly attacked by the "Crazy Hunter" ransomware, causing important medical systems to shut down and affecting public access to medical services.
To promote critical infrastructure's ability to respond to constantly changing cybersecurity risks and implement relevant security protections, NCSASC specifically organized the "Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security Elite Class" course. It aims to cultivate advanced cybersecurity professionals with practical response capabilities, assisting critical infrastructure cybersecurity personnel in making optimal defense response decisions and actions when facing cyber threats.
NCSASC emphasized that safeguarding the normal operation of critical infrastructure is the cornerstone for ensuring the stable functioning of national society. In the future, it will continue to invest in cybersecurity talent development, build an ecosystem of practical defense talents, and create a strong cybersecurity backbone for critical infrastructure. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150412
NCSASC stated that it held a "Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security Elite Class" course from April 11 to 12, inviting OT domain experts to teach. Over 30 Taiwanese cybersecurity talents participated, including cybersecurity personnel from 18 hospitals.
Regarding the course content, NCSASC pointed out that the theme focused on the medical field. In addition to emphasizing practical training, it incorporated the medical facilities and equipment established for the 2025 Cross-National Cyber Attack and Defense Exercise (CODE 2025). Through group discussions and hands-on exercises, the course aimed to deepen the learning effectiveness of cybersecurity and cultivate advanced cybersecurity defense talents with practical combat capabilities, achieving the spirit of 'training through combat.'
NCSASC stated that in recent years, many major cyberattacks have targeted critical infrastructure. For example, the US healthcare service provider Change Healthcare was hacked, affecting 190 million pieces of health information. In Taiwan, in 2025, several medical institutions were reportedly attacked by the "Crazy Hunter" ransomware, causing important medical systems to shut down and affecting public access to medical services.
To promote critical infrastructure's ability to respond to constantly changing cybersecurity risks and implement relevant security protections, NCSASC specifically organized the "Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security Elite Class" course. It aims to cultivate advanced cybersecurity professionals with practical response capabilities, assisting critical infrastructure cybersecurity personnel in making optimal defense response decisions and actions when facing cyber threats.
NCSASC emphasized that safeguarding the normal operation of critical infrastructure is the cornerstone for ensuring the stable functioning of national society. In the future, it will continue to invest in cybersecurity talent development, build an ecosystem of practical defense talents, and create a strong cybersecurity backbone for critical infrastructure. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150412