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財團法人台灣網路資訊中心 | TWNIC
董事長
Chairman
李育杰 | Yuh-Jye Lee
董事長的話
新科技的應用將讓網路應用發展更加快速
近年來5G與低軌道衛星的技術發展逐漸成熟，技術使用率逐漸上升，技術發展正持續的幫助人類克服以往網路建設上所遇到的挑戰。
5G的應用正持續發展與普及，高速、低延遲的網路環境將能孕育出更加多元的應用，帶來更良好的使用體驗。低軌衛星通訊技術隨著衛星發射成本的降低，也逐漸在市場開始有所發展，低軌衛星通訊在覆蓋率上可以超越以往無線通訊技術需要大量基地台基礎設施的弱點。這些科技的發展，加上應用成本的降低，使得以往網路普及中難以跨越的障礙，都有了改善的契機。
技術提供了發展的無限想像，加上不同層面應用強化資訊的流通，網路已是資訊傳播的重要管道，而隨著網路社群持續準備著迎接新一波的十億名網路使用者，在擴大網路使用者基礎的努力中，不論是軟硬體的製造與研發、技術發展或是資安議題上，台灣也有許多可以與社群合作投入的領域。
財團法人台灣網路資訊中心致力於維持台灣網路的安全、穩定與韌性，與國際組織在不同層面上合作，攜手維護網路基礎建設及資源。在資安層面上TWNIC與TWCERT/CC合作，協助台灣的企業與使用者在網路環境面對日益增加的網路犯罪及風險時，能做更好的準備。
The Evolution of Technology will Advance the Application.
In recent years, the development of new Internet technology has gradually mature, the technical advancement is moving away the challenges in the past.
The application of 5G technology is evolving and widening, the high speed and low latency network will make new applications come to fruit and serves better user experience. The Low Earth orbit Satellite (LEO) communication is also gathering more focus on the stage as the launching cost reduced. The coverage will be able to surpass the previous communication technology’s obstacles of requiring many base stations and opportunities to improve.
The technical advancement provides limitless imaginations to the development, and the Internet has become the crucial way to transfer information. As the Internet community is welcoming the next billion users, Taiwan has many advantages on the software, hardware design, technology development and cybersecurity expertise to support the efforts of adding user base.
Taiwan Network Information Center is dedicated to maintaining the security, stability, and resiliency. Working with international organization on different aspects, protecting the Internet infrastructure and resources. On the cyber security front, the TWNIC and TWCERT/CC are working together to enable the Taiwanese enterprises and user better prepared for the incoming risks.
財團法人台灣網路資訊中心 | TWNIC
董事暨執行長
Managing Director and CEO
黃勝雄 | Kenny Huang
董事暨執行長的話
與網路社群合作創造成功
網際網路的基礎是由點對點互相連結而形成的，確保每一個節點都能與其他節點連結，使全球網路能穩定互連是這項工作的核心，也是維護所有網路使用者存取網路權利的原則。
TWNIC身為網路關鍵基礎設施的營運者，在台灣持續提供會員及國內網路社群.tw/.台灣網域名稱、IP位址資源分配及資安情資分享等服務。
在2021年，TWNIC持續提供國內外使用者如.tw/.台灣網域名稱爭議處理資料庫、國際化域名等服務，也與網路國際組織ICANN合作舉辦了2nd ICANN APAC-TWNIC Engagement Forum、APNIC合作針對網路營運者提供的IPv6、BGP教育訓練以及IP Open Policy Meeting等不同的會議及教育訓練，讓TWNIC 域名註冊人、IP會員與其他利害關係人能一同合作，讓台灣的網路環境更加安全與穩定。
TWNIC所舉辦的台灣網路講堂、台灣網路科普影音與部落格則從不同的角度提供利害關係人目前國內外網路治理政策發展、知識及科技新知。
此外，TWNIC與TWCERT/CC共同合作提供DNS RPZ、phishingcheck.tw及網路威脅情資共享等服務則提供網路使用者安全的使用環境。
推動台灣數位轉型的立場與持續提供對網路環境有益的服務是TWNIC對社群的承諾，期待您可以與TWNIC一同努力，藉由合作與分享讓台灣更好。
Joint effort for the success.
The Internet is based on connecting dots, it is the core idea for every dot to be able to connect with others without limitation, and it is the foundation of protecting the rights for every user to access the internet.
As the operator of crucial infrastructure, TWNIC is constantly providing the domain name service, IP address allocation and cybersecurity intelligence sharing services to the members.
In 2021, TWNIC provides the Taiwan Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy Database, internationalized domain names to both the domestic and international users, TWNIC also collaborates with ICANN and APNIC to host the 2nd ICANN APAC-TWNIC Engagement Forum, trainings on the IPv6 and BGP, as well as the IP Open Policy Meetings for the domain registrants, IP members and other stakeholders, helping to shape a safer environment in Taiwan.
TWNIC also supports the creation of Taiwan School on Internet Governance (TWSIG), Internet knowledge video and TWNIC Blog to provide the current trend and development on the Internet governance topics.
In addition, TWNIC works with TWCERT/CC to provide DNS Response Policy Zone (RPZ), phishingcheck.tw and threat intelligence sharing services, which broadens a more secure environment for the users.
TWNIC is committed to realize the digital transformation and services that benefit the communities, hoping you can join TWNIC’s efforts and make the web better through collaboration and sharing.
財團法人台灣網路資訊中心
是一家中立與非營利性的財團法人機構，負責頂級國碼網域名稱 (country code Top Level Domain name, ccTLD) .tw及.台灣註冊管理、IP位址發放、台灣電腦網路危機處理暨協調中心(TWCERT/CC)之維運及管理。除了提供全面的網路服務之外，也積極參加各種不同國際網路組織，使台灣的網際網路社群與全球網際網路社群接軌。TWNIC並與不同之網路社群合作，俾能藉由公開與通透的參與以持續促進網際網路的使用與應用。
Taiwan Network Information Center, TWNIC
The TWNIC is a neutral nonprofit foundation in charge of registering country code top-level domain names (ccTLD) (i.e., .tw, and .台灣), assigning IP addresses, and maintaining and managing the TWCERT/CC. Aside from providing comprehensive network services, the TWNIC proactively engages in diverse international network organizations to connect domestic and global network communities. Furthermore, the TWNIC collaborates with network communities and publicly and transparently promotes Internet usage and applications.
台灣電腦網路危機處理暨協調中心
最初為中山大學於民國87年9月成立。在行政院資通安全處及國家通訊傳播委員會指導下，於2019年1月由TWNIC維運，提供國內企業資安事件通報協處、資安產品漏洞通報、惡意檔案檢測服務，以及舉辦資安推廣宣傳活動等服務工作。並透過國內外CERT/CSIRT組織、資安組織、學研機構、民間社群、政府單位及私人企業間資安情資共享，以共同維護台灣資通訊之網路安全。
Taiwan Computer Emergency Response Team/Coordination Center
(TWCERT/CC) was established in the National Sun Yat-sen University on September, 1998. With the guidance of the Department of Cyber Security, Executive Yuan and the National Communications Commission, TWNIC again operates the TWCERT/CC since January 2019.
To enhance Taiwan's cyber security capacity, TWCERT/CC leads the promotion of cyber security incident reporting, provision of cyber security educational resources, and cyber security outreaches. Sponsored by the government, TWCERT/CC collaborates and integrates resources with cyber security organizations, academic institutions, civil communities, governmental institutions, private enterprises, and CERTs/CSIRTs all over the world to strengthen the public-private partnership on cyber security issues.
TWNIC負責整體「.tw」及「.台灣」註冊管理業務，提供各類型網域名稱註冊服務，同時為符合市場需求，108年度起推出網域名稱拍賣及泛用型網域名稱日文、韓文、泰文、德文與法文IDN註冊，提供多國語言註冊服務。
統計至110年底，我國頂級國碼網域名稱之註冊總量共計967,059筆，屬性型網域名稱共計397,200筆；泛用型網域名稱共計569,466筆；at.tw實驗計畫計有393筆。
為提供更多元的「.tw」及「. 台灣」域名註冊服務，TWNIC於民國89年開始陸續遴選出受理註冊機構（Registrar），拓展服務管道，截至110年底我國頂級國碼直接授權之受理註冊機構包括協志聯合科技股份有限公司、亞太電信股份有限公司、中華電信股份有限公司數據通信分公司、網路中文資訊股份有限公司、網路家庭國際資訊股份有限公司、新世紀資通股份有限公司、台灣固網股份有限公司、REGISTRY SERVICES, LLC.、馬來西亞商崴勝網路服務股份有限公司台灣分公司、中華國際通訊網路股份有限公司、GANDI SAS、捕夢網數位科技股份有限公司、Topnets Group Limited、Key-Systems GmbH、Ascio Technologies Inc.與Dynadot LLC等16家受理註冊機構。
為使.tw域名品牌觸及更多使用者，110年度除了持續推出「at.tw」網域名稱轉址服務及「域名飄 愛心揚 根留台灣」慈善公益活動 外，也推出.tw網域名稱保留字拍賣，將拍賣所得全數捐贈，推動數位公益計畫。
TWNIC於民國90年制訂「財團法人台灣網路資訊中心網域名稱爭議處理辦法暨實施要點（TWDRP）」，以一套更快速、有效的訴訟外紛爭解決機制。110年度經網域名稱爭議處理機制執行之案件共計10件（11筆網域名稱），分別為6件（6筆網域名稱） 由資策會科技法律研究所受理，4件（5筆網域名稱）由台北律師公會受理。截至110年底，其專家小組決定結果為8件移轉（9筆網域名稱）；1件程序中止（1筆網域名稱）；1件駁回（1筆網域名稱）
The TWNIC is responsible for the management of .tw and .台灣 domain name registrations. To fulfill market demands and in an effort to provide registration service in more languages, the TWNIC introduced the domain name auction and internationalized domain name (IDN) registration service of Japanese in 2018, Korean, Thai, German and French in 2019.
By the end of 2021, the total number of .tw/.台灣 domain names registered was 967,059, comprising 397,200 Third Level Domain Names, 569,466 Second Level Domain Names, and 393 “at.tw” domain names.
To provide diverse .tw and .台灣(. xn—kpry57d) domain name services, TWNIC has been accrediting registrars since 2000, thereby expanding the means and convenience of domain name registration services. By 2021, a total of 16 registrars had been accredited: TISNet Technology Inc., Asia Pacific Telecom Co., Ltd., Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. Data Communications Branch, Net-Chinese Co., Ltd., PChome Online Inc., New Century InfoComm Tech Co., Ltd., Taiwan Fixed Network Co., Ltd., REGISTRY SERVICES, LLC., Qinetics Solutions Sdn. Bhd. Taiwan Branch, Chunghwa International Communication Network Co., Ltd., GANDI SAS, Pumo Network Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Topnets Group Limited, Key-Systems GmbH, Ascio Technologies Inc. and Dynadot LLC.
In 2001, the TWNIC formulated the TWNIC Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (TWDRP) for resolving disputes quickly and effectively. In 2021, 10 dispute cases (11 domain names) were processed using this resolution mechanism. 6 of the dispute cases (6 domain names) were appealed by the Science and Technology Law Institute of the Institute of Information Industry, and 4 dispute cases (5 domain names) were initiated by the Taipei Bar Association. In accordance with the decisions made by the panelists, 8 of the dispute cases (9 domain names) were transferred; 1 (1 domain name) was dismissed; 1(1 domain names) were halted during in progress.
網際網路已成為生活上不可或缺的一環，從早期的電腦使用，已演變到無所不在，物物連網都需要有 IP 的重要基礎設施。台灣 IP 位址至2021年底核發數量，在 IPv4 位址發放數量統計上，台灣共取得3,569萬個 IPv4 位址，數量居全球第15名；取得的 IPv6 數量為2,566個 /32 IPv6 位址；核發的自治系統號碼（ASN）為390個。IP（Internet Protocol）位址即網際網路協定位址，如同門牌地址，主要提供用戶於網際網路上接收與傳送資訊。因應全球IPv4位址用罄，啟用IPv6更符合未來多元行動終端及萬物聯網發展需求，尤其是物聯網、智慧家庭、車聯網/自駕車、智慧城市及醫療健康照護等應用。網際網路版本6（IPv6, Internet Protocol version 6）是下一代網際網路協定，它被設計用來替代當前網際網路通訊協定IPv4，位址長度由32位元提升至128位元，IPv6位址空間多達2的128次方個位址。因此，IPv6可以直接解決物聯網面臨之位址不足問題，並且保持網路互連透通性，物體裝置可以進行任何形式之雙向連線。
108年中華電信，遠傳，台哥大及亞太預設提供 IPv4/IPv6 雙協定服務，並推動台灣寬頻通訊 (TBC)成為第一家採用IPv4/IPv6 的有線電視系統業者。依據APNIC IPv6量測網站資料指出，台灣IPv6使用者比例至110年底為44.41%，全球排名第11。
The Internet has become an indispensable part of modern life. From an era when the Internet was only available on computers, it has evolved to become omnipresent. Currently, almost all modern devices require an IP address to be connected to the Internet. At the end of 2021, Taiwan was ranked 15th globally in terms of the number of IPv4 addresses possessed (i.e., 35.69 million addresses). The number of IPv6 addresses obtained by Taiwan by the end of 2021 was approximately 2,566 /32 IPv6 address blocks, whereas the number of autonomous system numbers issued was approximately 390.
An IP address is similar to a property address in real life. Its purpose is to enable users to receive or transmit information on the Internet. In response to the global exhaustion of IPv4 addresses, IPv6 was introduced to replace IPv4. IPv6 is regarded as being able to better fulfill the developmental needs of future diversified mobile terminals and Internet of Things (IoT) technology, particularly for IoT applications, such as smart homes, Internet-connected vehicles/self-driving cars, smart cities, and medical healthcare applications. The length of IPv6 addresses is 128 bits (as opposed to 32 bits in IPv4 addresses), which means that IPv6 address space allows for 2128 unique IPv6 addresses. Therefore, IPv6 can resolve the problem of insufficient addresses faced by the IoT industry and can maintain the transparency of network interconnections; devices can carry out any form of bidirectional connection.
The Chunghwa Telecom, FETnet, Taiwan Mobile and Asia Pacific Telecom provided dual stack iPv4/ IPv6 service by default. And the Taiwan Broadband Communications, Co., Ltd. has become the first MSO to provide iPv4/ IPv6 service.
According to data from the APNIC's website for measuring IPv6, the adoption rate of IPv6 in Taiwan by the end of 2021 was 44.41%, meaning Taiwan was ranked 11th in iPv6 usage globally.