Taiwan Financial Firms Boost Cybersecurity Budgets by Nearly 20%

Cybersecurity has become a core expense for Taiwanese companies as digital transformation expands their exposure to attacks and operational disruption. The pressure is particularly acute in finance, where firms handle sensitive data and face stringent compliance requirements. iThome’s 2026 enterprise survey found that cybersecurity now commands a larger share of overall IT spending than artificial intelligence, underscoring a shift toward resilience, risk controls and regulatory readiness.

iThome’s 2026 survey showed that cybersecurity budgets across Taiwanese enterprises rose an average 13% from the previous year. Financial companies increased spending by nearly 20%, the strongest gain among the industries surveyed, with average investment reaching NT$140 million ($4.7 million). The latest sector risk findings indicate that expanding digital services and mounting regulatory demands are keeping security investment ahead of other technology priorities.