Abu Dhabi is home to the UAE capital government entities, ADNOC, and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Cybersecurity requirements for Abu Dhabi-based organisations are among the most rigorous in the GCC, with NESA, ADSIC, ADHICS, and ADGM all imposing distinct security obligations.
Abu Dhabi Cybersecurity Frameworks We Deliver
- NESA IAS — National Electronic Security Authority Information Assurance Standards for government and CNI entities
- ADSIC Standards — Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre requirements for Abu Dhabi government entities
- ADHICS — Abu Dhabi Healthcare Information and Cyber Security Standard for HAAD-licensed entities
- ADGM Cybersecurity — Abu Dhabi Global Market requirements for regulated financial firms
- ADNOC Supplier Requirements — Cybersecurity controls for ADNOC supply chain participants
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ADSIC Information Security Standard?
The Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC) publishes information security standards mandatory for Abu Dhabi government entities and entities handling Abu Dhabi government data. The standards cover access control, data classification, incident management, and third-party risk — broadly aligned with ISO 27001 but with Abu Dhabi-specific additions.
