Hybrid cloud

According to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-145, a hybrid cloud is a composition of two or more distinct cloud infrastructures (private, public, etc.) bound by technology that enables data and application portability. This model offers businesses greater flexibility and more deployment options.

Taiwanese high-tech and financial firms face strict regulations like the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and the Cybersecurity Management Act. An improperly designed hybrid cloud can lead to illegal cross-border data transfers or leakage of trade secrets, resulting in heavy fines of up to NT$15 million and litigation. Furthermore, international supply chains (e.g., semiconductor, automotive) require suppliers to demonstrate sufficient cybersecurity resilience in their cloud environments, impacting their ability to secure contracts.

Key related standards include: ISO/IEC 27001:2022, especially the new control A.5.23 "Information security for use of cloud services"; ISO/IEC 27017, which is the critical code of practice for cloud service security; and ISO/IEC 27701 for privacy information management.

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