In-Person Event – Taipei, Taiwan; 14 – 16 April 2026
Sandia National Laboratories, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and the American Institute in Taiwan, invites key stakeholders in Taiwan to participate in a three-day event aimed at enhancing cybersecurity capabilities in emerging technology sectors. Scheduled for 14-16 April 2026 at the Courtyard by Marriott Taipei Downtown (venue subject to change), this event will focus on monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber incidents, with an emphasis on protecting sensitive dual-use technologies from cyber threats. The event is free to attend and will include a business lunch and refreshments provided to participants each day. The event will be conducted in English with simultaneous translation available if necessary.
Who Should Attend:
- IT and Cybersecurity Professionals in the Drone Industry, with Participation from Other Emerging Technology Fields: Individuals responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity incidents within organizations or research institutions engaged in drone technologies, as well as related emerging technology areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), aerospace, smart manufacturing, and quantum technologies.
- Example Job Titles: SoC Analysts, Threat Hunters, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts, Incident Responders, Digital Forensics Practitioners, IT Administrators, etc.
- Skill Levels: This event is designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced professionals. The lab-based format allows students to progress at their own pace; advanced participants can tackle more complex challenges, while beginners can focus on foundational concepts.
Topics Covered:
- Cyber Threat Landscape: Insights into current cyber threats posed by advanced persistent threats (APTs) targeting dual-use technologies.
- Digital Forensics and Threat Hunting Techniques: Participants will learn to leverage forensic data and analytical techniques to identify and mitigate cyber threats. The training will cover querying forensic data sets, extracting artifacts, and analyzing network and memory forensics.
Event Details:
- Format: Three-day event with a mix of presentations and interactive exercises.
- Required Materials: Participants should bring an internet-capable laptop, Hypervisor that supports x64 Windows (VMWare Workstation, Virtual Box, etc.), 100GB of free hard drive storage for course virtual machine and ample memory to support the VM’s 16G.
- Draft Agenda: A draft agenda and event summary is available here.
Event Registration:
To register for the event, please complete and submit the form below. Once submitted, you will receive a follow-up email from plone_upload@sandia.gov requesting additional information to finalize your registration.
Registration for this event will close on 13 March 2026.
For any questions about the event, please contact rsec@sandia.gov.