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2 Industrial Clusters

Information security protection applications and services in
Taiwan are mainly focused on meeting demand from the financial,
digital information, and healthcare industries. Statistics show that
there were around 8,500 persons working in the information security
sector in Taiwan in 2017. The number is expected to grow to 10,000
by 2025. Taipei and Hsinchu are home to the semiconductor, ICT,
optoelectronics, biotechnology, and financial sectors, where the two
core technology districts in Taiwan -- Neihu Technology Park and
Hsinchu Science Park -- are located. The information security industry
is also mostly located in these two districts.

In Taiwan's information security industry, information security
modules and hardware are driving growth in the production of cloud
and high-speed exclusive network security equipment to meet the
growing demand for cloud-based applications and services. The best
known service providers include Zyxel Communications Corp., the only
network equipment manufacturer that has been ICSA certified and
Common Criteria certified for 19 years in a row, and network security
hardware OEM service providers such as Lanner Electronics and
CASwell. Nearly 80% of network security hardware platforms around
the world are from Taiwan. In terms of information security software,
most companies in Taiwan focus on developing products for data loss
prevention (DLP), content protection, and access control. Although the
scale of such companies and overall output value are low, there are
plenty of companies with great potential in terms of niche strengths
and advantages such as EzVoN Network and Openfind Information
Technology. As the testing ratios of information and communication
products and application programs increase, the demand for daily
operation monitoring is growing significantly. Information security tests,
identification, and consulting services are prioritized for development.
Acer Cyber Security Inc. is a well known service provider; it has the
maximum operational momentum, the biggest number of customers,
the largest coverage of incidents, and the security operation center
(SOC) that is most experienced in coping with incidents.

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