CB UAE NESA

Strengthening Regulatory Cybersecurity Compliance for Financial Institutions

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) mandates licensed financial institutions to comply with the Information Assurance Regulation (IAR) and national cybersecurity requirements derived from the UAE Information Assurance Standards (formerly NESA framework). Our CBUAE NESA / IAR consultancy services are designed to help banks, finance companies, exchange houses, insurance providers, and fintech entities achieve structured, regulator-ready compliance with confidence.

Benefits:

Deep understanding of UAE regulatory ecosystem Practical, implementation-focused approach Experience with risk, compliance, and cybersecurity frameworks Alignment with ISO 27001, NIST, and international best practices Board-ready reporting and executive communication support We do not just deliver documentation, we help you build a defensible, audit-ready cybersecurity posture.

Our Consultancy Approach

We deliver a structured, regulator-aligned implementation methodology:

IAR Gap Assessment

Clause-level IAR control review
Maturity & risk scoring
Control gap identification
Executive compliance dashboard

Remediation Roadmap

Risk-prioritized action plan
Control implementation strategy
Governance improvements
Technical remediation guidance

Policy & Procedures

IAR-aligned security policies
Risk framework documentation
Incident response procedures
BCP & DR documentation

Technical Controls

Network & segmentation review
IAM assessment
Encryption & data protection
Monitoring & vulnerability mgmt

Regulatory Readiness

Documentation validation
Control effectiveness checks
Audit & board reporting support
Submission preparation

NESA IAR Compliance