Cyber Security

For the size of our clever nation, we have one of the biggest cyber security ecosystems in the UK, and one of the strongest in Europe. We’re proud to say that when it comes to developing the tech and ideas that’ll keep systems and critical infrastructure safe for future generations, we’re truly world-class. The plaudits belong to global tech giants like Airbus, Thales, General Dynamics and Oracle: world-leaders in cyber security, who have made Wales their home. It’s also down to dynamic home-grown start-ups, who are bringing their own unique ideas to the world stage. Our universities have created centres of excellence, producing world-class research, and talented graduates with the specialist skills the sector demands. Industry and academia have formed intimate partnerships, working together to form academies. They’re tackling real-world problems, as well as creating the free-thinking conditions that open unexpected doors, leading to breakthroughs we haven’t yet dreamed of. Our geography helps, too. We’re located very close to — and work very closely with — the National Cyber Security Centre at the home of GCHQ in Cheltenham, and the MoD’s cyber operations in the West Country. Wales is a nation where forward-thinking companies can get all the support they need to thrive. You can read their stories in these pages. And you can become part of the story.