Security Awareness Training · UAE Edition
Train Your Team for UAE's Cyber Risks
Security awareness training that equips your workforce to stop sophisticated phishing, spot deepfakes, and build safe-AI skills — aligned with the CBUAE Rulebook, UAE PDPL, and ISO 27001.
- ~45 minutes
- SCORM / xAPI compatible
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Meet UAE Data Sovereignty & Security Laws
Fulfill mandatory employee training requirements under federal and financial free-zone regulations.
UAE Federal PDPL
Mandatory for UAE-based operations.
Trains employees on the strict principles of the Personal Data Protection Law for handling organizational data.
DIFC & ADGM Regulations
Essential for financial free-zones.
Satisfies data handling and privacy training requirements specific to DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020 and ADGM 2021.
Critical Infrastructure Defense
Safeguards essential services and data.
Equips staff to identify Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and supply chain attacks targeting the UAE.
Course completion generates audit-ready evidence including timestamps, assessment scores, and certificates.
What will your workforce and vendors learn?
The outcomes learners walk away with
Cyber Threat Awareness
Recognize common threats like ransomware, AI-driven phishing, and supply chain attacks affecting businesses in the UAE.
Phishing & AI-Driven Scams
Identify and avoid AI-powered phishing emails and social engineering tactics targeting employees in the UAE.
Secure Authentication
Implement strong, unique passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to protect sensitive business data.
Ransomware Prevention
Understand how to avoid ransomware attacks and respond effectively when threatened.
Data Protection
Manage sensitive data in compliance with UAE’s PDPL and other relevant cyber security regulations.
Incident Reporting
Know how to report security incidents quickly to minimize damage.
Course modules
Actionable, audit-defensible curriculum
01Section 1. The Current Cyber Threat Landscape in the UAE
The digital landscape in the UAE is evolving rapidly, creating both opportunities and risks. This section provides an overview of the current cyber threat landscape in the UAE, focusing on emerging trends, attack methods, and their impact on businesses.
02Section 2. Modern Cyber Attacks: Threats and Prevention
Cyber-attacks in the UAE are becoming more sophisticated. This section covers the following key threats:
- Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)
- AI-Driven Phishing and Social Engineering
- Supply Chain Attacks
- Critical Infrastructure Attacks
- Cyber-Enabled Fraud
- Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
03Section 3. Cyber Security Best Practices for Every Professional (10 Core Practices)
Every employee plays a vital role in securing company data and systems. This section outlines 10 core cyber security practices tailored for employees working with sensitive data. Each practice is supported by real-world examples and actionable guidance to help employees adopt secure behaviors.
04Section 4. Data Protection and Privacy
This section covers key principles of data protection, privacy laws, and best practices for securely handling personal and organizational data. Participants will learn to comply with UAE’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), DIFC Data Protection Law No. 5 of 2020, and ADGM Data Protection Regulations 2021, as well as other relevant cybersecurity regulations.
05Section 5. Summary and Results
In the final section, we recap the key cybersecurity concepts covered throughout the course. Participants will review their progress, assess their understanding of key topics, and view the cumulative results of their quizzes and assessments. This section emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and maintaining secure behaviors in the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape.
Who's it for?
For UAE-based Organizations.
Your workforce
Remote or hybrid employees, Finance Teams, HR & People Operations, Legal & Compliance Teams, Executives & Managers, IT & Admin Support
Your vendors and suppliers
Contractors, suppliers, third parties and partners who access your systems or data.
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- An advisor reviews your requirements and responds within one business day, preferably to schedule a call.
- Pricing is scoped to the number of users and your delivery model.
Certification
Completion earns an audit-ready certificate
Every learner who completes the course receives a certificate — verifiable proof for auditors and regulators.
Company-branded certificates are issued on the Enterprise and Managed Vendor Training plans.
Earn the Credential
Employees who complete the course and score 80% or higher on the assessments receive the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner certificate.
Digital & Shareable
Certificates are delivered digitally and can be proudly shared on internal platforms or LinkedIn.
Company-Branded Certificate
Each certificate features your organization’s name, reinforcing your internal security culture.
How to run this course in your organisation
Deliver it through custom learning paths for your employees and vendors — with an optional dedicated LMS for full data sovereignty.
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Frequently asked questions
Common queries on deployment and customization
What is the UAE PDPL?
The UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), issued as Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021, is the UAE's first comprehensive federal data protection legislation. It establishes rules for the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data within the UAE.
When did the UAE PDPL come into effect?
The PDPL was issued in September 2021 and came into effect on 2 January 2022. Its executive regulations, which provide detailed implementation guidance, were issued subsequently. Organisations were given a grace period to achieve compliance.
Who does the UAE PDPL apply to?
The PDPL applies to any entity processing personal data within the UAE, as well as entities outside the UAE that process data of UAE residents. Exemptions include government data processed for security purposes, personal data processed by individuals for purely personal use, and health and banking data covered by sector-specific legislation.
What qualifies as personal data under the PDPL?
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. Sensitive personal data includes health data, financial data, biometric data, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, criminal records, and children's data. Sensitive data requires explicit consent for processing.
What are the key requirements of the UAE PDPL?
Key requirements include obtaining clear consent before processing personal data, limiting data collection to what is necessary, providing transparency about how data is used, implementing appropriate security measures, conducting data protection impact assessments for high-risk processing, appointing a Data Protection Officer where required, and reporting data breaches to the authorities.
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