Taiwan Invited to NATO CyCon Conference to Share Digital and Communication Resilience Expertise

TAIPEI, May 28 (CNA) - The Administration for Cyber Security (ACS) under the Ministry of Digital Affairs recently participated in the International Conference on Cyber Conflict (CyCon 2026), hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) in Estonia, to share Taiwan's practical experience in urban resilience and crisis management. According to the ACS, a delegation led by National Security Council Advisory Committee member Lee Yu-chieh attended the conference. The NATO CCDCOE, based in Tallinn, Estonia, provides advice on cyber defense technology, strategy, and operations to NATO and its members. CyCon, held annually since 2009, is the most significant cybersecurity conference within the NATO framework, and this is Taiwan's third time participating. This year's theme, "Securing Tomorrow," took place from May 26 to 29. Lee was invited to participate in a workshop on "Securing the City: Urban Cyber Resilience in Times of Crisis, Conflict, and Systemic Disorder." He stated that in the face of gray-zone threats and communication disruption risks, the government has prioritized "communication resilience" as a key component of national resilience. By adhering to the core principles of "Diversity, Redundancy, and Decentralization," Taiwan is building a heterogeneous communication network architecture that integrates fiber optics, microwave, mobile communications, and multi-orbit satellite systems. Regarding the security of undersea cables, Lee noted that Taiwan relies on them for over 99% of its international traffic. To mitigate risks, the government is actively promoting multi-orbit satellite backup communication capabilities. Furthermore, to ensure the continuity of critical missions, Lee shared that the government has planned a tiered communication management mechanism using the "PACE" (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) framework. The ACS stated that this is the first time a Taiwanese official has been invited to speak at the NATO CyCon, signifying Taiwan's role as a democratic partner in the Indo-Pacific capable of sharing experiences and addressing emerging cyber threats with the international community.