UAE · Regulation guide
UAE Information Assurance Standards
Issued by UAE federal cybersecurity authorities
Applies to: UAE government entities and organisations designated as critical information infrastructure, plus suppliers asked to demonstrate equivalent controls.
The UAE Information Assurance (IA) Standards set management and technical security controls for government and critical-sector entities. They take a risk-based approach and prioritise controls by threat level.
Emirate-level and sector requirements, for example Dubai’s information security regulations and health-sector standards, often apply alongside them.
General guidance, not legal advice. Always confirm scope and current requirements with the issuing authority.
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- ✓Applicability and gap assessment
- ✓Combined control set with ISO/IEC 27001
- ✓Risk assessment and treatment plans
- ✓Evidence tracking in GRC software
- ✓Training for control owners
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Is this legal advice?+
No. This is a general overview. Confirm scope, the current edition and your obligations with the issuing authority and your legal or compliance advisers.
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