UAE Regulatory Compliance

Cybersecurity testing and control validation mapped to UAE regulatory expectations. We align your security posture with DESC, VARA, Central Bank, and other regulatory requirements.

Last Updated: January 2025 | Reflecting latest regulatory changes

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Audit Success Rate

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DESC Cybersecurity Framework

Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) establishes comprehensive cybersecurity standards for government entities and critical infrastructure

PKI Integration

DESC PKI securing smart services, blockchain, IoT, and digital identity infrastructure

Security Standards

Comprehensive policies and standards guiding government entities to safeguard cyberspace

Certifications Regulattion

Framework for managing cyber risks and supporting government entities with certification programs

Incident Response

Dubai Police eCrime portal integration for efficient cybercrime reporting and incident management

Comprehensive Regulatory Coverage

Expert compliance advisory across all major UAE regulatory bodies

DESC (Dubai Electronic Security Center)

Dubai Government Entities & Critical Infrastructure

Dubai's cybersecurity authority establishing security standards, policies, and certifications for government entities and critical infrastructure. Mandatory compliance for Dubai-based organizations.

Security Testing Requirements

Information Security Management System (ISMS) implementation

Compliance with Dubai Cyber Security Strategy 2023

PKI integration for secure digital services

Incident reporting via Dubai Police eCrime portal

Periodic security assessments and audits

Staff security awareness training programs

Business continuity and disaster recovery plans

Secure configuration standards implementation

Compliance Methodologies

DESC Security Standards

ISO 27001

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Case Example

Government entity achieved DESC certification — comprehensive ISMS implementation, security architecture review, and staff training program covering 500+ employees.

VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority)

Virtual Assets & Crypto Exchanges

Cybersecurity testing standards aligned with VARA's operational and technical requirements for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in Dubai.

Security Testing Requirements

Penetration testing of trading platforms

Wallet security & key management validation

Smart contract security audits

KYC/AML system security testing

DDoS protection & incident response readiness

Cold storage validation & multi-sig implementation

Compliance Methodologies

ISO 27001

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

CIS Controls v8

Case Example

Crypto exchange hardened for VARA license application — full infrastructure VAPT, smart contract audit, and incident response plan implementation.

Central Bank of the UAE

Banking & Financial Institutions

Security control validation mapped to Central Bank's cybersecurity standards for licensed financial institutions and payment service providers.

Security Testing Requirements

Core banking system penetration testing

Payment gateway security assessment

Network segmentation & access control review

Data encryption & key management

Third-party integration security

Business continuity & disaster recovery testing

Compliance Methodologies

PCI DSS

ISO 27001

SWIFT CSP

Case Example

Regional bank's digital transformation secured — application security testing, cloud migration security, and SOC implementation.

SCA (Securities and Commodities Authority)

Securities & Commodities Trading

Cybersecurity readiness assessment and control validation for SCA-licensed entities handling securities, derivatives, and commodity trading.

Security Testing Requirements

Trading platform security testing

Market data integrity validation

Order management system security

Insider trading prevention controls

Audit trail & logging validation

Regulatory reporting system security

Compliance Methodologies

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

MiFID II Security Requirements

Case Example

Securities broker platform secured — VAPT, red team simulation, and compliance gap analysis for SCA audit readiness.

DFSA (Dubai Financial Services Authority)

Dubai International Financial Centre

Cybersecurity control framework alignment for DFSA-regulated firms operating in DIFC, covering FinTech, asset management, and insurance.

Security Testing Requirements

Risk-based security testing

Cloud security validation (Azure/AWS)

API security assessment

Third-party vendor risk assessment

Incident response capability testing

Data privacy & GDPR alignment

Compliance Methodologies

DFSA Rulebook

ISO 27001

NIST Framework

Case Example

FinTech startup secured for DFSA license — application security, cloud architecture review, and policy framework development.

ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market)

Abu Dhabi Financial Free Zone

Security testing and compliance validation for ADGM-licensed entities in financial services, crypto, and digital asset sectors.

Security Testing Requirements

Infrastructure security assessment

Application penetration testing

Cryptographic control validation

Identity & access management review

Secure SDLC implementation

Continuous security monitoring

Compliance Methodologies

ADGM Framework

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

Case Example

Digital asset platform secured — end-to-end VAPT, smart contract audit, and regulatory compliance review for ADGM approval.

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