NESA Compliance

National Electronic Security Authority (NESA), is a UAE federal authority responsible for the cybersecurity of the United Arab Emirates. With an aim to improve national cybersecurity, NESA developed Information Assurance (IA) Standards across UAE. The standard was set to establish a minimum level of security in organizations that support critical national services across all sectors. The primary objective of the NESA Standard is to define a stringent national Cyber Security Strategy that enables advancement in cybersecurity and increases awareness of Cyber Security within the UAE.

Enquire

    Our Approach to NESA Consulting & Audit

    GAP Assessment
    GAP Assessment

    Assess the current state of your NESA Compliance using the UAE IAS gap assessment methodology.

    Risk Assessment
    Risk Assessment

    Conduct an ISMS Risk Assessments based on the UAE National Cyber Risk Management Framework.

    Risk Treatment Plan
    Risk Treatment Plan

    Develops comprehensive Risk Treatment Plans to remediate the gaps and risks identified to acceptable levels.

    Policy & Procedure Implementation
    Policy & Procedure Implementation

    Security Analysts will develop the required Information Security Policies and Procedures for you.

    Security Testing
    Security Testing

    Periodically perform Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing for security reasons.

    Advisory & Consultation
    Advisory & Consultation

    Share with you Industry expertise, advice, and recommendations on the best Cyber Security practice.

    Technology Implementation Support
    Technology Implementation Support

    Advise you on remediation of technology gaps and implementation of technical controls.

    Progress Reports
    Progress Reports

    Perform periodic NESA Implementation progress reviews to ensure effective SIA compliance management.

    Internal Audits
    Internal Audits

    Our Internal audits and reports will help you identify deviations from the defined NESA ISMS policies and procedures.

    NESA Consulting & Audit

    Why work with VISTA InfoSec?

    Vendor Neutral- We believe in being your true consulting / audit partners by not indulging in sales of hardware/software that results in bias suggestions.
    Strictly No Outsourcing- We value your trust in us so we do not outsource your critical assignments to the third-party.
    Industry Expertise- We will share industry-specific insight and provide relevant recommendations for achieving your goals of compliance.
    Years of Experience- Your organization will benefit from our decade long years of Industry experience and knowledge.
    End-to-end support- Our team will hand-hold you at every stage of the Compliance process.
    Robust security & risk management solution- We will provide you with a comprehensive solution, designed to meet your requirements.
    Reports detailing the analysis finding- We will provide you documents detailing the findings of the analysis and provide relevant recommendations for the same.
    Training videos and materials- We will provide valuable training videos and materials for equipping your personnel.
    Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions on NESA Consulting & Audit

    NESA Compliance is mandatory for all UAE government and private entities that are identified as UAE’s critical infrastructure. This may include all banks, insurance companies, telecommunication operators, and other entities that deal with personal and private information. It is mandatory for every stakeholder who is directly/ indirectly associated with national information.

    NESA Audit cost for an average-sized company starts at $8000. Pricing for NESA audit usually depends on several factors, including the Scope of Audit, Technology Platforms, Number of Locations, and other additional services.

    On average it takes 4-6 weeks to complete NESA Audit. However, the timeline also greatly depends on the time taken for implementing the remediation suggested in the gap analysis.

    You will receive an audit report documenting the details of the effectiveness of the Organization’s system and controls. The report will provide you detailed information about how your sensitive data is secured with all necessary controls in place. You will even get a NESA “Certificate of Compliance” that you can show your clients and also proudly hang in your conference rooms and other prominent locations.

    NESA Compliance is only valid for a year or 12 months from the date of issue and as per the Industry Standard requirement, the Audit must be performed annually, or at least when significant changes are introduced that may impact systems and control in an environment.

    Strengthen the security of critical information infrastructure.
    Reduce corresponding risk levels.
    Detect, respond, and recover from cybersecurity incidents.
    Reduce the impact of cybersecurity incidents on the economy of the UAE.
    Increase cybersecurity awareness among people of the UAE.

    Discover our latest resources

    nesa audit & compliance
    A Guide to NESA’s Audit & Compliance Process

    NESA ‘s IAS Standards are a threat-based approach that guides … Read More

    Read More
    nesa penalties
    NESA’s Compliance Enforcement and Penalties

    NESA Standards have been developed based on the existing standards … Read More

    Read More
    nesa compliance
    Brief Insight on what is NESA Compliance

    Advancement in the field of Information Technology has radically transformed … Read More

    Read More
    nesa security controls
    NESA’s IAS Standards & Security Controls

    The National Electronic Security Authority (NESA) was established in 2012 … Read More

    Read More