On July 3rd, REEKON successfully hosted ENGAGE 2025, a premier cybersecurity workshop that brought together international experts, industry leaders, and cybersecurity professionals at the GIS NTU Convention Center in Taipei. This flagship annual event focused on the critical intersection of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and cybersecurity standards, addressing the evolving digital threats facing Taiwan and the global community.
Leading experts from REEKON and APPLUS Laboratory explored major cybersecurity trends for 2025, including the transition from RED (ISO 18031) standards to the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and European cybersecurity requirements. These sessions provided attendees with practical frameworks for enhancing their organization’s security posture.
With Taiwan at the forefront of quantum-safe technology development, the workshop dedicated significant attention to post-quantum cryptography standardization and implementation. Speakers from SECURE IC, CHELPIS, and IBM Quantum Safe addressed the urgent need for quantum-resistant encryption as organizations prepare for the quantum computing era.
The workshop tackled the dual challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. THALES and MicroIP sessions covered crypto agility and AI chip development platforms. REEKON made the first public demonstration of its AI-powered security compliance platform, AISA. PANASONIC brought the audience through a complete IoT device hacking journey.
The timing of ENGAGE 2025 was particularly significant, as Taiwan faces approximately 30 million cyberattacks monthly and has been investing heavily in cybersecurity infrastructure. The workshop aligned with Taiwan’s National Cybersecurity Development Program and the government’s announcement of establishing a national cybersecurity center to address quantum and AI-related threats.
The workshop’s educational component was particularly noteworthy, featuring presentations from FETOD and MIT xPRO on next-generation research methodologies and AI-quantum training for cybersecurity professionals. This focus on education and skill development supports Taiwan’s broader initiative to build quantum-safe capabilities and maintain its competitive edge in the global technology landscape.
Beyond the technical sessions, ENGAGE 2025 provided valuable networking opportunities with industry sponsors and partners, including FETOD, MIT XPRO, and KEOLABS. The event facilitated meaningful connections between cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and solution providers, fostering collaboration that extends beyond the workshop itself.
