Proven Track Record in Capital Markets Security
CMA Cybersecurity Compliance — UAE Capital Markets Security Requirements
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) previously known as SCA regulates UAE capital markets including securities brokerage firms, investment companies, exchanges, and recently tokenized real estate platforms. CMA cybersecurity expectations focus on trading platform integrity, investor data protection, market surveillance systems, and operational resilience. With the rise of digital securities and real estate tokenization, CMA has increased its emphasis on smart contract security and blockchain integration.
Order execution integrity, market data protection, and front-running prevention
Client portfolio security, KYC data protection, and transaction confidentiality
Smart contract audits, custody security, and blockchain integration for real estate tokens
CMA Cybersecurity Requirements: 8 Key Areas
Mandatory security controls for UAE securities firms and capital market entities
Our CMA Compliance Services
ITSEC provides end-to-end solutions that ensure full alignment with Capital Market Authority cybersecurity and risk management standards. We deliver guidance, documentation, and audit preparation tailored for exchanges, brokers, and regulated financial entities.
Order management system penetration testing
Market data feed integrity validation
API security and rate limiting
Trading engine security review
Front-running and manipulation testing
Real-time transaction monitoring review
Smart contract security audits (ERC-3643, ERC-1400)
Custody solution security review
Blockchain node and RPC security
Tokenization platform penetration testing
KYC/AML integration security
KYC/AML system security assessment
Network segmentation and firewall testing
High-availability and failover testing
Remote access and VPN security
DDoS resilience and mitigation validation
DDoS resilience and mitigation validation
Backup and disaster recovery validation
SCA cybersecurity gap assessment
Incident response planning and testing
Board and management reporting
Compliance documentation and evidence
SCA notification and reporting support
Ongoing compliance monitoring
