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UAE NESA IAS + Dubai ISR + ADSIC Frameworks

UAE Cybersecurity Compliance Checker

Assess your organisation's compliance with UAE National Electronic Security Authority (NESA) Information Assurance Standards, Dubai ISR and UAE Cybersecurity Council Framework 2021. Specifically designed for the UAE regulatory environment — not EU NIS2.

Important: UAE cybersecurity operates under a completely different framework to EU NIS2. Penalties under UAE Cybersecurity Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021) reach up to AED 3,000,000 for critical infrastructure operators. Dubai government entities are additionally subject to the Dubai ISR framework administered by TDRA.
Organisation Profile
UAE NESA Compliance (5 questions)
Dubai ISR Requirements (applicable for Dubai Government entities)
Technical Controls (5 questions)

Applicable Frameworks

UAE Penalty Notice: Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combating Cybercrimes — penalties up to AED 3,000,000 (approx. £638,000) for critical infrastructure operators failing to meet cybersecurity requirements. Dubai ISR non-compliance may result in service suspension for government entities. Incident reporting obligations to UAE CERT are mandatory — failure to report is a separate offence.

Priority Action Plan

UAE CERT Registration: All organisations operating in the UAE should register with UAE CERT for incident reporting and threat intelligence. Registration: uaecert.ae
Critical infrastructure operators must report cybersecurity incidents within 6 hours of detection under UAE Cybersecurity Law.

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Disclaimer: This screening tool provides indicative guidance based on publicly available versions of UAE NESA Information Assurance Standards, Dubai ISR and UAE Cybersecurity Council Framework 2021. Compliance requirements vary by organisation classification, sector and specific regulatory decisions. This tool does not constitute a formal cybersecurity assessment, legal advice or compliance certification. Engage a qualified UAE cybersecurity professional and consult directly with NESA, TDRA or relevant regulatory authority for definitive compliance guidance. NOVTRIQ Ltd accepts no liability for decisions made on the basis of this screening tool.