Gloucestershire has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s leading cyber hubs, thanks to its unique blend of strategic location, specialist talent and world-class infrastructure.
From homegrown tech startups to multinational organisations drawn to the region by its strong reputation, SoGlos showcases 13 Gloucestershire businesses helping to make the county a powerhouse for the UK's cyber sector.
ReformIT
From its Cheltenham HQ, managed service provider ReformIT is not only both a Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification body, but its founder and CEO, Neil Smith, is one of only 130 National Cyber Security Centre-assured cyber advisors in the UK.
The firm, which has recently celebrated 25 years in business, offers cyber security and compliance; managed IT services; outsourced IT support; cloud and productivity solutions; and consultancy for all sizes of businesses – whether Apple or Windows users – across the UK and beyond.
Nova Blue Technologies
Winner of Business of the Year at the 2024 Gloucestershire Business Awards, Nova Blue Technologies believes technology in the right hands can 'play a significant role in making society a better place.'
Offering cyber security assessments, cyber education and professional protection services for businesses across the county from its headquarters in Cheltenham, its team is made up of cyber and risk experts who have previously held central government roles in Canada and the UK — meaning there's decades of experience to draw from.
Salus Cyber
Gloucestershire tech giant Salus Cyber, based at Eagle Tower in Cheltenham, is a certified provider of world-class cyber security services.
It helps clients identify and manage their cyber risks proactively and effectively – and is the cyber security partner of choice for industry-leading organisations throughout the UK and Europe.
Ripjar
This Cheltenham-headquartered firm based in Eagle Tower describes itself as ‘countering global money laundering, terrorism and criminal networks’.
Founded by former members of GCHQ, Ripjar develops software that combines automation, data visualisation and the ever-expanding features of AI to tackle complex threats to our digital society.
Optimising IT
Certified Gloucestershire B Corp Optimising IT provides a range of services, from cyber security improvements to complete outsourced IT departments, for organisations that need help managing their IT or require consultancy about changes — such as mergers or acquisitions.
Based at Twigworth Court Business Centre in Gloucester, the company has just announced its merger with Lyra Technology Group, too.
North Green Security
North Green Security is a UK-based cyber security training and consultancy company, with offices in Eagle Tower in Cheltenham.
Its aim is to assist in providing a more secure future by ensuring people at all levels of learning can contribute to an ever-growing and evolving industry, with companies benefitting from strategic assessments conducted by its knowledgeable consultants.
CDS Defence & Security
Delivering cyber solutions using a deep understanding of engineering and training within the cyber security and defence sector, CDS Defence & Security has a team with expertise gained through serving on UK military operations.
It offers consultancy from its UK government approved facilities in Cheltenham, as well as on-site, for its clients.
Nimble Elearning
With thousands of courses spanning health and safety to data protection, Nimble Elearning’s cloud-based elearning platform is well-used by individuals and businesses alike.
Its intuitive tools have helped clients create thousands more courses, too, with the Stonehouse firm enabling a UK-wide revolution in the delivery of effective, affordable, dynamic online training.
Infosec People
Founded by Gloucestershire-based Chris Dunning-Walton, who is a key member of cyber networking group CyNam, this boutique cyber and technology recruitment consultancy prides itself on its ability to inspire talented people to find careers that inspire them.
Working exclusively within the IT sector, with specialist areas in cyber security, software development and engineering, the award-winning Infosec is based at Eagle Tower in Cheltenham, with offices in Bristol, too.
P3M Works
P3M Works delivers cyber security and digital transformation projects across both private and public sector clients.
Its collaboration of permanent, technical delivery staff and cyber SMEs are based at Cheltenham's home of private sector cyber, Hub8 at MX.
Gemba Advantage
Another Cheltenham-based company, Gemba Advantage, which was co-founded by Shelley Wood, is a tech development firm that builds high-impact software for businesses.
Its partners include the UK government and the National Crime Agency. Its team can build and maintain high quality software to help businesses make the most of technological investments.
Fat Potato
This Cheltenham-based firm was started by a husband-and-wife team in 2016 and has operated primarily in the defence sector for the past few years.
Fat Potato has contributed to multiple major projects delivering software solutions in ‘challenging and demanding environments’ and has proven expertise in a wide array of technical specialisms. It works with businesses to transform their applications and enhance performance.
Core to Cloud
Cirencester-based Core to Cloud is another Gloucestershire Business Awards winner and its founder, James Cunningham, was named in The Times LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders list in 2022.
Describing itself as your 'cyber security sidekick', its services include cyber security gap analysis, MDR, crisis simulating and dark web monitoring.
