UAE businesses should defend against ransomware, business email compromise, phishing and phone system fraud with layered controls: a next-generation firewall, endpoint protection, email security with SPF, DKIM and DMARC, staff awareness training and tested offline backups. NETON Technologies LLC provides these services to businesses from Dubai.
Cyber attacks targeting UAE businesses are increasing in frequency and sophistication. The UAE's position as a global business hub, combined with high internet penetration and a fast-digitising economy, makes it an attractive target for cybercriminals. This guide covers the threats UAE businesses face, the compliance requirements they must meet, and practical protection strategies.
Ransomware attacks encrypt business files and demand payment — typically in cryptocurrency — to restore access. UAE businesses in healthcare, logistics, construction and retail have been hit. Attackers increasingly use double-extortion tactics: encrypting data AND threatening to publish it if the ransom is not paid.
BEC fraud is particularly prevalent in UAE, where international business transactions are common. Attackers compromise or spoof executive email accounts and redirect bank transfers. UAE businesses lost tens of millions of dirhams to BEC scams in 2024.
Targeted phishing emails impersonating UAE banks (Emirates NBD, FAB), government portals (MOHRE, DLD) and couriers (Aramex, DHL) trick employees into revealing credentials or installing malware.
Poorly secured IP PBX systems are a growing target. Attackers exploit default credentials and open SIP ports to make international calls at the victim's expense — bills can run into tens of thousands of AED in hours. Wildix addresses this with zero open inbound SIP ports by design.
Attackers compromise a software vendor or IT service provider to gain access to their customers' networks. UAE businesses must vet their IT vendors' security practices carefully.
NESA's Information Assurance Standards (IAS) apply to UAE government entities and critical infrastructure operators. They cover risk management, access control, incident response and security monitoring. Businesses in regulated sectors (energy, telecom, finance) must align to NESA standards.
Businesses operating across the GCC, particularly in Saudi Arabia, must comply with NCA's Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC). NETON Technologies LLC helps UAE businesses operating in both markets meet both NESA and NCA requirements.
Businesses in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) or Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) are subject to their respective data protection regulations, which include requirements for security controls, breach notification and data retention.
NETON Technologies LLC deploys and manages enterprise firewalls from SonicWall, Fortinet and Cisco — blocking intrusion attempts, filtering malicious traffic and providing application-layer visibility. Includes VPN for secure remote access.
We deploy Kaspersky Endpoint Security, Microsoft Defender for Business and SentinelOne on laptops, desktops and servers to detect, quarantine and remediate threats including ransomware — before they spread.
Advanced email filtering to block phishing, BEC and malware attachments. Includes DMARC, DKIM and SPF configuration to prevent your domain being spoofed by attackers — a critical protection for UAE businesses targeted by invoice fraud.
24/7 security event monitoring, log management and alerting. Our team monitors your network for anomalous behaviour and responds to incidents before they escalate into breaches or outages.
Scheduled vulnerability scans and penetration testing to identify weaknesses before attackers do. We provide detailed remediation reports prioritised by risk level, helping UAE businesses focus budget on the highest-impact fixes.
Automated, encrypted offsite backup for servers, workstations and cloud data. In case of ransomware attack or hardware failure, we can restore your business data and systems to minimise downtime.
NETON Technologies LLC is a cybersecurity service provider in Dubai, UAE, offering NGFW, endpoint protection, email security, vulnerability assessment and security monitoring. Contact us at +971 4 439 5754 for a free security assessment.
Yes. NETON Technologies LLC is a SonicWall reseller and certified installation partner in UAE. We supply, deploy and manage SonicWall firewalls for businesses of all sizes in Dubai and across UAE.
Kaspersky products are available and widely used in the UAE. NETON Technologies LLC supplies and deploys Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business across UAE organizations.
Key protections include: up-to-date endpoint security (EDR), next-generation firewall, email filtering, regular employee phishing awareness training, network segmentation, and tested offline backups. NETON Technologies LLC provides all of these as managed services for UAE businesses.
Business email compromise is fraud in which attackers compromise or spoof an executive's email account to redirect bank transfers. It is a particular risk in the UAE because international transactions are common. Email filtering and SPF, DKIM and DMARC configuration reduce the risk, as does confirming any change of bank details by phone.
Remove default credentials and do not leave SIP ports open to the internet. Attackers look for both weaknesses so they can make international calls at your expense. NETON Technologies LLC can review your phone system and network security as part of its IT security services.
NETON Technologies LLC offers a free preliminary security assessment for Dubai and UAE businesses — identifying your highest-risk exposures and recommending practical fixes.
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