On November 11, the National Traffic Exchange Center (NTEC) marks its birthday. In the telecommunications sector on both national and international markets, over the past 16 years of operation, NTEC has become a competitive enterprise, a reliable partner, and for more than a hundred foreign companies in the areas of transit traffic passing, telephony, SMS, and providing dedicated Internet access. Using the country's unique advantages, NTEC efficiently builds modern, high-speed communication corridors connecting Europe and Asia.

NTEC, carrying out international activities, is building a fully connected Internet for Belarusian providers – for this it connects to key international data centers, attracts and hosts information resources of leading international companies in the country.

NTEC Cyber Security Center: The First in the Country

As a telecommunications operator, technologically connected to the networks of dozens of states, NTEC pays special attention to countering cyberattacks. This constant presence has allowed it, over the years of round-the-clock operation, to gain unique experience and form a team that effectively opposes cyber threats. Thus, in 2023, the first certified cyber security center in Belarus was created at NTEC, whose work increases the level of protection of information infrastructure of state bodies and organizations from external and internal threats

Evolution of IT Vendor: Development of High-Technology IT Solutions

In 2023, a software development division NTechnology was created within the NTEC structure. Solving import substitution issues and implementing the principles of technological sovereignty of the country, NTEC creates highly demanded software-hardware products. In 2024, a domestic information security event monitoring system – SIEM – was developed. The NTEC product line is

In collaboration with the National Cybersecurity Center, cyber training sessions were organized and conducted in 2024 and 2025 for accredited cybersecurity centers of the Republic of Belarus, as well as for other companies, including those in the energy, communications, and transport sectors.

Cyber training on the CyberRing cyber range is a key element of the modern national cybersecurity strategy. Its main value lies in creating a secure yet highly realistic environment for learning and honing skills.

The NTEC CyberRing cyber range has already established itself as a venue for high‑level competitions. In 2026, more than 50 teams from five countries (Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Uzbekistan) participated in the international cyber training cybeRRing‑2026. This confirms the trust of international partners and the high level of Belarusian development. Such events become a platform for exchanging experience and strengthening international ties in the field of cybersecurity.

Students specializing in information and cybersecurity from leading Belarusian institutions—BSUIR, BGU, and BGAS—actively hone their skills on the cyber range.

The CyberRing cyber range is integrated into the educational programs of the International Education Center NTEC«ROZUM» to reinforce theoretical knowledge and acquire practical skills for employees and leaders of cybersecurity/IT departments who aim to raise the security level of their business processes