SANS Institute brings cybersecurity training to Cardiff for first time

SANS Institute, a global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, is hosting its first live training event in Cardiff from September 30 to October 5 2019. The move recognises what has been a well-kept secret for several years – Wales has a thriving cyber ecosystem, with large companies like Airbus, Thales, BT, AML and General Dynamics, and indeed SANS itself, choosing to locate either their European headquarters or significant cyber operations in and around South Wales. A number of cyber focused military units are also based in Wales and the area around Newport is home to large government organisations such as Companies House, the Passport office and the Office for National Statistics, with the DVLA further West in Swansea, all of which process vast quantities of UK citizens’ data and have a high level of responsibility to keep that data safe. The recent launch of Airbus’ new state-of-the-art cyber innovation hub, in Newport and Thales’ new National Digital Exploitation Centre in the Valleys have both further highlighted Wales’ cybersecurity prominence and reputation for cyber excellence.