III Institute of Cybersecurity Helps NCSIST Drone Project Pass CMMC, Upgrading National Defense Cybersecurity
The Institute for Information Industry's (III) Institute of Cybersecurity assisted the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) drone project in obtaining Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), significantly enhancing Taiwan's national defense cybersecurity. This achievement aligns Taiwan with international cybersecurity standards for the U.S. defense supply chain and demonstrates its practical capability to implement global cybersecurity norms.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Min-ya, Taipei, 13th) As cybersecurity requirements for the U.S. defense supply chain continue to rise, the Institute for Information Industry's (III) Institute of Cybersecurity has introduced the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) system in Taiwan. The III Institute of Cybersecurity announced today that it has assisted the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) drone project in passing CMMC, marking a significant achievement for Taiwan's defense system in aligning with international cybersecurity standards and demonstrating Taiwan's practical capability to implement global cybersecurity norms.
The III Institute of Cybersecurity explained that CMMC is a cybersecurity standard mandated by the U.S. Department of Defense to strengthen the defense supply chain. It ensures that companies handling classified or unclassified military information possess corresponding cybersecurity protection capabilities, replacing previous self-attestations with third-party certification.
The III Institute of Cybersecurity pointed out that NCSIST is a critical hub for Taiwan's defense research and development, long responsible for aviation system R&D and key technology integration. In recent years, it has actively invested in the development of indigenous drone technology, possessing key capabilities such as unmanned aerial vehicles, flight control systems, communication links, payload integration, and mission applications. It continuously supports defense reconnaissance, surveillance, battlefield intelligence collection, target positioning, and asymmetric warfare mission requirements, gradually building Taiwan's independent drone development capacity and industrial foundation.
The III Institute of Cybersecurity stated that as drone technology is widely applied to highly sensitive missions, cybersecurity protection and governance capabilities become crucial. The CMMC certification for this drone project not only signifies that the relevant units meet international cybersecurity requirements but also demonstrates Taiwan's ability to integrate defense technology R&D with cybersecurity governance and international compliance. This lays an important foundation for subsequent cybersecurity upgrades in the defense industrial chain and the development of the indigenous drone industry.
The III Institute of Cybersecurity explained that CMMC has become an important threshold for international supply chains. NCSIST's Cybersecurity Center promoted and implemented the system, commissioning the III Institute of Cybersecurity team to assist the Aeronautical Systems Research Division in its adoption. This not only strengthened existing protection mechanisms but also established a formalized, process-driven, and verifiable management system, showcasing the trend of cybersecurity evolving from single technology adoption to overall governance capability building.
The III Institute of Cybersecurity stated that during the verification process, it assisted NCSIST's Aeronautical Systems Research Division in translating international norms into implementable internal processes. Through systematic inventory and document creation, it clarified the gap between existing cybersecurity measures and international requirements, while also enhancing the completeness and consistency of verification evidence. This effectively shortened the preparation time for verification, reduced verification risks, and improved the traceability of cybersecurity management and continuous operational capabilities.
Dr. Lee Rong-san, Director of the III Institute of Cybersecurity, stated that this case demonstrates Taiwan's practical ability to implement the CMMC system. The relevant experience can be extended to industries such as semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, and aerospace in the future. The III Institute of Cybersecurity will continue to assist domestic industries in promoting the adoption of CMMC and other relevant cybersecurity standards, strengthening Taiwan's cybersecurity capabilities. (Editor: Chang Chun-mao) 1150513
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Min-ya, Taipei, 13th) As cybersecurity requirements for the U.S. defense supply chain continue to rise, the Institute for Information Industry's (III) Institute of Cybersecurity has introduced the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) system in Taiwan. The III Institute of Cybersecurity announced today that it has assisted the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) drone project in passing CMMC, marking a significant achievement for Taiwan's defense system in aligning with international cybersecurity standards and demonstrating Taiwan's practical capability to implement global cybersecurity norms.
The III Institute of Cybersecurity explained that CMMC is a cybersecurity standard mandated by the U.S. Department of Defense to strengthen the defense supply chain. It ensures that companies handling classified or unclassified military information possess corresponding cybersecurity protection capabilities, replacing previous self-attestations with third-party certification.
The III Institute of Cybersecurity pointed out that NCSIST is a critical hub for Taiwan's defense research and development, long responsible for aviation system R&D and key technology integration. In recent years, it has actively invested in the development of indigenous drone technology, possessing key capabilities such as unmanned aerial vehicles, flight control systems, communication links, payload integration, and mission applications. It continuously supports defense reconnaissance, surveillance, battlefield intelligence collection, target positioning, and asymmetric warfare mission requirements, gradually building Taiwan's independent drone development capacity and industrial foundation.
The III Institute of Cybersecurity stated that as drone technology is widely applied to highly sensitive missions, cybersecurity protection and governance capabilities become crucial. The CMMC certification for this drone project not only signifies that the relevant units meet international cybersecurity requirements but also demonstrates Taiwan's ability to integrate defense technology R&D with cybersecurity governance and international compliance. This lays an important foundation for subsequent cybersecurity upgrades in the defense industrial chain and the development of the indigenous drone industry.
The III Institute of Cybersecurity explained that CMMC has become an important threshold for international supply chains. NCSIST's Cybersecurity Center promoted and implemented the system, commissioning the III Institute of Cybersecurity team to assist the Aeronautical Systems Research Division in its adoption. This not only strengthened existing protection mechanisms but also established a formalized, process-driven, and verifiable management system, showcasing the trend of cybersecurity evolving from single technology adoption to overall governance capability building.
The III Institute of Cybersecurity stated that during the verification process, it assisted NCSIST's Aeronautical Systems Research Division in translating international norms into implementable internal processes. Through systematic inventory and document creation, it clarified the gap between existing cybersecurity measures and international requirements, while also enhancing the completeness and consistency of verification evidence. This effectively shortened the preparation time for verification, reduced verification risks, and improved the traceability of cybersecurity management and continuous operational capabilities.
Dr. Lee Rong-san, Director of the III Institute of Cybersecurity, stated that this case demonstrates Taiwan's practical ability to implement the CMMC system. The relevant experience can be extended to industries such as semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, and aerospace in the future. The III Institute of Cybersecurity will continue to assist domestic industries in promoting the adoption of CMMC and other relevant cybersecurity standards, strengthening Taiwan's cybersecurity capabilities. (Editor: Chang Chun-mao) 1150513
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