- IAS (NESA)

Meet the UAE's Standard On Its Own Terms.

We align your business with the UAE’s Information Assurance Standards, the national cybersecurity baseline that government entities and critical infrastructure providers are required to meet.

What We Cover

- Industries We Serve

IAS (NESA) Built Around Your Sector

IAS requirements apply most directly to government entities and critical infrastructure, but the standard increasingly shapes what private sector clients and partners expect to see too.

We scope your IAS alignment around your specific sector and the entities you work with.

Finance

We help financial institutions align with IAS expectations increasingly referenced in banking sector due diligence.

Healthcare

We help healthcare providers align with IAS controls that complement ADHICS and MOHAP requirements.

Legal

We help legal firms working with government clients demonstrate IAS-aligned security governance from NESA.

Retail & E-Commerce

We help retail businesses supplying government or critical infrastructure clients meet IAS expectations.

- Why AWJ Tech

What Our IAS Alignment Service Delivers

IAS (NESA) alignment from AWJ Tech gives you a defensible position against the UAE’s own national standard.

01

Full Control Gap Assessment

We assess your current security posture against every applicable IAS control.

02

Risk Methodology Alignment

We align your risk assessment approach with IAS methodology expectations.

03

Technical Control Guidance

We provide clear guidance on implementing the technical controls IAS requires.

04

Governance Documentation

We develop the governance policies and procedures IAS expects to see documented.

05

Compliance Reporting Preparation

We help prepare the reporting artifacts your compliance review will require.

06

Sector-Specific Interpretation

We interpret IAS requirements in the context of what your specific sector actually needs.

07

Cross-Framework Efficiency

IAS work is structured to complement ISO 27001 controls you may already hold.

08

Ongoing Maintenance Support

We support your program between formal compliance reviews, not just during them.

09

Stronger Government Client Positioning

IAS alignment strengthens your standing when bidding for government-adjacent work.

IAS Isn't ISO 27001 With a Different Name.
Treating It That Way Creates Gaps.

AWJ Tech Builds Alignment Specific to What IAS Actually Requires

Businesses that simply relabel their ISO 27001 documentation for IAS often miss requirements specific to the UAE standard. AWJ Tech builds a program that actually reflects what IAS expects.

- Why Do Businesses Trust AWJ Tech?

The Credentials Behind Every Promise We Make

- Our IAS Alignment Process

From Gap Assessment to Demonstrable Compliance

Six stages take your business from unclear IAS exposure to a defensible position.

Stage 1

Applicability Assessment

We determine exactly which IAS controls apply to your sector and business.

Week 0

Stage 2

Gap Assessment

We assess your current posture against applicable IAS requirements.

Days 1–2

Stage 3

Documentation Development

We help develop the policies and evidence your gap assessment identified as missing.

Days 3–7

Stage 4

Control Implementation

We support implementation of technical and governance controls.

Day 8

Stage 5

Internal Readiness Review

We conduct a readiness review before any formal compliance assessment.

Days 9–10

Stage 6

Ongoing Maintenance

We support your program’s upkeep as IAS guidance continues to evolve.

Within 90 days

- Client Reviews

What Clients Say About
Our IAS Alignment Service

"An effective business partner! Throughout our rapid business growth, we were ensured world-class security services despite budget and schedule constraints. Anticipated issues well in advance and provided timely recommendations...."

"Proactive and well liked by our staff due to their 'can do' attitude. When faced with problems, proactively suggested solutions. Took actions and decisions as appropriate to the business."

"I have had the privilege of working with Sadiq. He possesses expert security skills, broad and deep industry knowledge and in-depth understanding of regulatory requirements within the finance industry…”

"A rare breed of folks who are able to hold both deep technical and cyber conversations whilst combining and communicating the business context that helps bridge the gap for all involved."

- Common questions

What Clients Ask
About IAS (NESA)

Is IAS mandatory for our business?

It's mandatory for government entities and critical infrastructure; increasingly expected elsewhere as a trust signal.

How is IAS different from ISO 27001?

IAS is the UAE's own national Information Assurance standard with requirements specific to the local regulatory context, though it shares structural similarities with ISO 27001.

Do you conduct the formal compliance assessment?

We prepare your organization for assessment; formal review is typically conducted by the relevant authority or an approved assessor.

How long does IAS alignment typically take?

Timelines vary by starting maturity, typically ranging from two to four months.

Can our existing ISO 27001 certification help?

Yes. Significant control overlap exists, which can streamline IAS alignment work.

Does this help with government tender requirements?

Yes. IAS alignment is often a meaningful differentiator when bidding for government-adjacent contracts.

- Get In Touch

Let's Talk About Your IAS Alignment

If IAS compliance is coming up in a client requirement or tender, our engineers are ready to help you prepare. Send us a message and find out what your current documentation actually covers.

connect@awjtech.com

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+971 55 232 9098

Head office

Office 55, Al Khaimah Building, Port Saeed, Dubai, UAE

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Don’t Let IAS Become an Afterthought

Most organizations treat IAS as an ISO 27001 side project instead of a standard with its own specific expectations.

Partner with AWJ Tech and work with experienced consultants who handle IAS engagements as a core part of their work.