In today's interconnected world, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern, and Wales is no exception.

Talent is a vital ingredient to any country’s success.

Cyberspace is described as the fifth domain of warfare in modern military planning, joining the four traditional domains of land, sea, air, and space. With an increasingly turbulent international environment, the need for the UK to defend against a potential cyber attack has never been more important.

The Welsh cyber ecosystem is helping companies like Arcanum Cyber Security to flourish. As the global threat of cybercrime continues to grow, Wales-based companies are helping us all to stay protected.

Awen is a company whose mission is to make society just that little bit safer, says Awen’s Daniel Lewis, Executive Chairman & Co-Founding Director of one of Wales’ growing cybersecurity businesses in the UK’s largest cyber ecosystem.

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Caerphilly-based, award winning software firm Awen Collective is offering its Profile cyber software free throughout 2020 to all healthcare providers, including suppliers and manufacturers of ventilators, face masks and hand sanitisers.

Guest Blog: Welsh Government Digital and Data

The Cyber Innovation Hub (CIH) is Wales’ flagship engine for cyber security R&D, skills and startup creation, bringing together Cardiff University, industry and government to turn cutting edge research into deployable solutions… and new companies.

John Davies, of Cardiff-based Pervade Software, discusses cyber security and data management.

A flourishing cyber security ecosystem in Wales.

It’s good to talk. With a membership that spans the whole country, Cyber Wales provides a focus and forum for everyone in the industry, helping businesses come together and collaborate both within Wales and internationally.

The thriving cyber security sector in Wales is mobilising its members to offer their own IT skills to the NHS in Wales at this time of crisis.