NESA Cybersecurity Standards of UAE — An Overview

NESA Cybersecurity Standards of UAE — An Overview

NESA or National Electronic Security Authority is the federal authority responsible for creating and enforcing cybersecurity standards and regulations in the UAE. It plays a very important role in protecting the country’s critical infrastructure and sensitive data from cyberattacks.

NESA has developed a robust framework called National Information Assurance Framework or NIAF which outlines fundamental principles, processes, and controls for organizations to adopt.

NIAF covers key areas …

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