WALES: A THRIVING
CYBER SECURITY ECOSYSTEM
Our thriving tech ecosystem, expanding supply chain, and entrepreneurial universities together create a strong foundation for cyber security companies to grow and succeed.
World-class ecosystem and expertise
Academic excellence and collaboration
Strategic location and strong government support
WHY WALES LEADS
IN CYBER SECURITY
Wales is a UK leader in cyber excellence, home to active clusters across North and South Wales under Cyber Wales and the Cyber Innovation Hub, driving growth in the Cardiff Capital Region. Global leaders like Airbus Cyber Security, Thales, General Dynamics and Oracle sit alongside pioneering Welsh startups, supported by strong national backing and close links to the National Cyber Security Centre and MoD, creating the ideal environment for cyber innovation to thrive.
Case Studies
Airbus Cyber Security
Centre of excellence for cybersecurity and cryptographyDuffryn doesn’t look much like the front-line of a battlefield. To the west of Newport, it’s the point where the city’s suburbs yield to a cluster of smart business parks, guarded by lakes, fountains and pampas grass.
Women in Cyber Unlimited
Networking and support for women in CyberWomen in Cyber Unlimited is a fast growing network that champions gender diversity in the cyber sector, providing community, mentoring and visibility for women working in, or exploring, the industry across Wales.
University of South Wales
Building a skills pathwayThe University of South Wales (USW) is one of the UK’s largest centres for cyber education, home to an NCSC recognised Academic Centre of Excellence and a pipeline of graduates feeding SOCs, consultancies and critical infrastructure operators across Wales and beyond.
Thales
Building a future we can all trustThales is one of Wales’ most significant defence and cyber security employers, operating major facilities in South Wales that deliver secure communications, mission critical systems and cyber services for governments and critical national infrastructure.
CYBER SKILLS AND TALENT
IN WALES
Our universities are driving world-class research and producing the skilled graduates the sector needs, while close collaboration between academia, industry and government fuels constant innovation. Universities including Swansea, Cardiff and the University of South Wales are accredited Centres of Excellence, delivering cutting-edge cyber security courses and industry-ready graduates. Together they support a workforce of over 40,000 tech professionals, driving innovation and building the future of cyber in Wales and beyond.
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Inside Stories
This is Wales: Where cyber resilience meets practical innovation
Wales is the nation where cyber resilience meets practical innovation. Here, cyber is the sector that stands as the operational backbone for industry, critical infrastructure, and public services. Wales stands up as global launchpad for collaborative, people-focused cybersecurity.
Innovation, collaboration and support: cyber security for business in Wales
We have a thriving cyber security ecosystem here, with a strong set of major companies – and wrapped around these are many more businesses. Our cluster continues to grow and prosper.