NESA Compliance is mandatory for all UAE government and private entities that are identified as UAE’s critical infrastructure. This may include all banks, insurance companies, telecommunication operators, and other entities that deal with personal and private information. It is mandatory for every stakeholder who is directly/ indirectly associated with national information.

NESA Audit cost for an average-sized company starts at $8000. Pricing for NESA audit usually depends on several factors, including the Scope of Audit, Technology Platforms, Number of Locations, and other additional services.

On average it takes 4-6 weeks to complete NESA Audit. However, the timeline also greatly depends on the time taken for implementing the remediation suggested in the gap analysis.

You will receive an audit report documenting the details of the effectiveness of the Organization’s system and controls. The report will provide you detailed information about how your sensitive data is secured with all necessary controls in place. You will even get a NESA “Certificate of Compliance” that you can show your clients and also proudly hang in your conference rooms and other prominent locations.

NESA Compliance is only valid for a year or 12 months from the date of issue and as per the Industry Standard requirement, the Audit must be performed annually, or at least when significant changes are introduced that may impact systems and control in an environment.