Teaching cyber security principles to SMEs
Thales has established a world-class centre of excellence for digital and cyber security in Wales with support from the Welsh Government and the University of South Wales. The NDEC in Ebbw Vale exists to support organisations and businesses looking to harness the benefits of digital transformation in a secure and assured manner.
Our services exist to support local Small & Medium enterprises realise their digital ambitions in a practical, engaging and value adding manner. These services are free to qualifying businesses at the point of use and have been designed to support local business growth and development by enabling your organisations digital capabilities and expertise.

Trusted Partner Network
We are driving the creation of a trusted network of SMEs in order to support and enable safe digital trade and collaboration across the region to support economic growth and prosperity through agile and flexible collaboration. Aspiring members will benefit from digital security advice, access to additional NDEC facilities, services and technology at preferential rates along with tailored invites to additional technical talks, events and collaboration initiatives.

Digital Security Evaluations
Using a bespoke and applied combination of network, penetrative testing and digital product assessment methodologies our Cyber Security experts can provide a robust and independent evaluation and assessment of your digital security posture and systems. Whether you are developing connected products and systems or simply looking to use connected networks within your business, this service will help identify both the possibilities and vulnerabilities of operating in a connected and digital manner.

Cloud & IT Transformation Advice
Our consulting services exist to advise and guide organisations to realise the efficiency and effectiveness benefits appropriate and scaled for your business and specific operational needs. Our services support organisations looking to get the best return on their IT & Technology investments.

Digital Security and Cyber Awareness Training
The NDEC helps organisations understand and build awareness of their Cyber and Data security obligations against legislative and legal standards, to enable safe and secure trading within the UK economy and beyond. Following NCSC guidelines from UK Government, our Digital Security and Cyber Awareness Training is designed to prepare both technical and non-technical staff to safely get the best from the digital business world.