Managed Security Services for UAE | Microsoft-Native, NESA-Ready
Cyber threats in the UAE don't wait for business hours, and neither does CyberQuell. We deliver 24/7 managed security powered by Microsoft Sentinel, aligned to NESA IAS controls, and live in 72 hours. Serving businesses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Go-live from contract
Guaranteed response SLA
Threats detected annually
Detection rules mapped to IAS controls
Why Managed Security Has Become Non-Negotiable for UAE Businesses
The UAE cybersecurity market is growing at 16.4% CAGR. The attack surface is expanding faster than in-house teams can manage.
NESA tightened in 2025. Most businesses aren't ready
The 188 IAS controls now extend to government supply chains. If your business supplies or contracts with a government entity, NESA compliance is not optional. One failed audit can cost you the contract, the licence, or both.
FSRA deadlines are already live
The FSRA Cyber Risk Management Framework took effect in January 2026 and now covers every ADGM-regulated financial firm. Most have no roadmap and fewer than 12 months to build one.
Building in-house costs more than most businesses can justify.
A UAE SOC costs 5.5M+ AED in year one once you factor in analyst salaries, tooling, licensing, and 24/7 shift coverage. Managed security delivers the same outcome at a fraction of the cost, with no recruitment lag.
Why Microsoft-Native Managed Security Changes Everything
Most MSSPs add their own tooling on top of what you already have. CyberQuell runs on Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR, the same platform most UAE businesses already license. No third-party SIEM. No duplicate tool costs. No rip-and-replace.
Built on what you already pay for
Microsoft 365, Defender, and Azure are already running in most UAE business environments. CyberQuell connects directly to your existing Microsoft stack. Deployment is faster, your existing investment works harder, and your team doesn't have to learn a new platform.
Microsoft Sentinel, mapped to NESA IAS controls
Our SOC detection rules are written against the 188 NESA IAS control domains. When we detect a threat, we know exactly which control it relates to. Your monthly compliance report maps incidents to your regulatory obligations. No extra compliance layer, no additional tooling, no separate audit process.
Built for mid-market, not just government
Endpoints, email, identity, cloud, and network, monitored from a single Microsoft-native pane. No blind spots between tools. No gaps between vendors. One team, one platform, complete coverage.
What CyberQuell Managed Security Services Include
No ambiguity about what you're getting. Here is exactly what CyberQuell delivers from day one.
24/7/365 Threat Monitoring
Continuous surveillance across endpoints, email, identity, cloud, and network through Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR. Around-the-clock, no exceptions.
AI-assisted alert triage
Advanced analytics filter noise and surface real threats, cutting false positives before they reach your team. Our analysts investigate what matters, not everything.
Threat Intelligence Integration
Global threat feeds updated in real time, tuned to the UAE threat landscape and your specific industry profile. What is targeting UAE businesses this week is in your ruleset today.
NESA IAS Control Monitoring
Detection rules mapped directly to the 188 NESA controls. Every alert is classified against your compliance obligations, so your reporting is audit-ready without extra effort.
Incident Response
When a confirmed threat is detected, our analysts contain and neutralise it. 15-minute response SLA on confirmed incidents. No ticketing queues, no delayed escalations.
Proactive threat hunting
Our analysts proactively search for hidden threats before they escalate. We don't wait for alerts; we go looking.
Microsoft Sentinel Management
Full configuration, tuning, and rule management of your Sentinel environment. You get the platform. We run it.
Identity and Access Monitoring
Continuous monitoring for compromised credentials, privilege escalation, and lateral movement via Microsoft Entra ID and Defender for Identity.
Monthly Compliance Reporting
Audit-ready reports mapped to your UAE regulatory obligations: NESA, FSRA, ADHICS, or Dubai ISR. Formatted for both your security team and your board.
Email Threat Protection
BEC, phishing, and malicious attachment detection integrated with Defender for Office 365. The number one threat vector in UAE businesses, covered from day one.
Cloud Security Monitoring
zure and Microsoft 365 workloads monitored continuously for misconfigurations, suspicious access, and data exfiltration attempts.
Dedicated Escalation Contact
A named analyst point of contact for all escalations. No call centres. No ticketing systems. A person who knows your environment.
15-minute response SLA. NESA-aligned from day one. Microsoft-native. Live in 72 hours.
Get Managed Security Services Built for the UAE
Your business deserves more than a generic monitoring tool; it deserves a security team that understands NESA, knows the UAE threat landscape, and runs on the Microsoft platform you already use. 24/7 coverage, NESA-aligned detection, and live monitoring across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Starting in 72 hours.
MDR, MSSP, SOC-as-a-Service, SIEM: What's the Difference?
The industry uses these terms interchangeably. They are not the same thing. Here is what each means and what CyberQuell delivers.
| MSSP | MDR | SOC-as-a-Service | SIEM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Outsourced security management across your full environment | Managed detection and response, focused on threat hunting and incident response | A fully outsourced SOC team monitoring your environment | Security information and event management platform (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel) |
| Human involvement | Yes, analysts manage and respond | Yes, analysts hunt and respond | Yes, full SOC team | Tool only, no humans included |
| Includes monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes | Data collection only |
| Includes response | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Compliance reporting | Yes, varies by provider | Rarely | Yes, varies | No |
| CyberQuell delivers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, we manage your Sentinel environment |
Hear from our clients
Case Study
Multi-Phase BEC Attack | Professional Services | $150,000+ Fraud Prevented
A sophisticated threat actor maintained persistent access to a bookkeeper's Microsoft 365 mailbox for four months, survived multiple remediation attempts, and orchestrated fraudulent payment requests to multiple clients totalling over $150,000.
CyberQuell's forensic investigation uncovered session token theft and malicious Outlook rules that had survived credential resets. Full threat eradication. Zero financial loss.
Attack duration: 4 months | Fraud attempted: $150,000+ | Financial loss: £0 | Previous remediation attempts failed: Yes
Live in 72 Hours: How CyberQuell Onboards a UAE Business
From your first call to live monitoring in 72 hours. Here is exactly how it works.
Discovery Call (45–60 minutes)
We scope your environment, identify your UAE regulatory obligations (NESA, FSRA, ADHICS), map your existing Microsoft stack, and confirm your priority risk areas. Clear plan. No jargon. Defined next steps before the call ends.
Environment Configuration
Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR are connected to your environment. NESA-aligned detection rules are deployed. Existing tools are integrated. Nothing gets ripped out or replaced. Your team keeps working without disruption.
Go Live
Within 72 hours of your discovery call, monitoring is active. Your analysts are briefed on your environment. Escalation contacts are confirmed. Your compliance dashboard is live. You receive written confirmation of exactly what is being monitored and how.
Ongoing Coverage
24/7 monitoring from day one. Real-time escalation on confirmed threats. Monthly compliance reports mapped to your UAE regulatory requirements. Quarterly threat landscape briefings tailored to UAE-specific developments.
Managed Security vs Building In-House: The UAE Cost Reality
Most UAE businesses that evaluate building in-house discover the same thing: the cost does not justify the outcome. Here is what the comparison looks like.
| Services | CyberQuell Managed SOC | Building In-House |
|---|---|---|
| Time to go live | 72 hours | 12-18 months |
| Year-one cost | Fixed monthly fee | 5.5M+ AED (salaries, tooling, licensing) |
| NESA compliance support | Built in from day one | Requires dedicated compliance build |
| 24/7 coverage | Full, no exceptions | Minimum 5 analysts across shifts |
| Microsoft Sentinel | Included and managed | License + deployment + ongoing tuning |
| UAE data residency | Included | Architecture-dependent |
| Commitment to start | 30-day pilot | Multi-year hiring commitment |
| Scalability | Immediate | Months of recruitment |
Who Uses CyberQuell Managed Security Services in the UAE
Different industries face different threats. Different sectors face different compliance requirements. CyberQuell's managed security is built around both.
Financial Services - CBUAE, FSRA, ADGM
UAE financial firms face BEC, wire fraud, and identity-based attacks every day. FSRA compliance is now mandatory for all ADGM-regulated firms. CyberQuell delivers continuous monitoring aligned to CBUAE, FSRA, and ADGM requirements, built directly into your Microsoft 365 and Defender environment
Government and Critical Infrastructure - NESA
NESA compliance is mandatory for government entities and their supply chains. CyberQuell monitors against all 188 IAS controls and delivers monthly audit-ready reporting. Supply chain participants are covered under the same model, with no separate engagement required.
Healthcare - ADHICS
Patient data and clinical systems are high-value targets. CyberQuell delivers ADHICS-aligned monitoring, OT threat detection, and audit-ready incident documentation for healthcare providers in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE.
Professional Services and Mid-Market
Legal, consulting, and accounting firms need the same protection as large enterprises, without the enterprise overhead. One compromised mailbox exposes client privilege, active deals, and financial data. CyberQuell is built for businesses that cannot justify a full internal security team but cannot afford a breach.
Our Certifications
We pride ourselves on having a highly certified team, with each member continuously upgrading their skills to stay at the forefront of cybersecurity.
15-minute response SLA. NESA-aligned from day one. Microsoft-native. Live in 72 hours.
Get Managed Security Services Built for the UAE
Your business deserves more than a generic monitoring tool; it deserves a security team that understands NESA, knows the UAE threat landscape, and runs on the Microsoft platform you already use. 24/7 coverage, NESA-aligned detection, and live monitoring across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Starting in 72 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions About Managed Cybersecurity in the UAE
Learn how CyberQuell supports UAE businesses with 24/7 SOC monitoring, Microsoft Sentinel management, NESA compliance support, and rapid onboarding across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Managed security services (MSS) are outsourced cybersecurity operations covering 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. A managed security service provider (MSSP) handles your security operations so your internal team doesn't have to. In the UAE, managed security increasingly includes compliance alignment to NESA, FSRA, and ADHICS requirements as part of standard delivery.
Managed security services for UAE businesses typically range from AED 12,000–25,000 per month for SMEs and AED 25,000–120,000+ for mid-market environments, depending on environment size, compliance requirements, and services in scope. CyberQuell offers a 30-day pilot so you can validate coverage before committing to a full engagement. Book a free consultation for a scoped quote.
CyberQuell goes live in 72 hours from your discovery call. We connect Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR to your environment, deploy NESA-aligned detection rules, and confirm monitoring is active within three business days. Most competitors take weeks. We don't.
An MSSP manages your security environment broadly, covering monitoring, detection, response, and compliance reporting. SOC-as-a-Service is a delivery model where a full security operations centre team works on your behalf. CyberQuell delivers both: a managed security service and a dedicated SOC team, powered by Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR.
Yes. NESA compliance is built into our managed security delivery, not sold as a separate engagement. Our SOC detection rules are mapped directly to the 188 NESA IAS controls. We provide audit-ready documentation and monthly compliance reporting as part of standard delivery.
Yes. CyberQuell is Microsoft-native. We run on Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR and integrate directly with Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID. If your business already runs on Microsoft, you don't need new tooling. We connect to what you have and manage it on your behalf.
Yes. CyberQuell works with businesses across the UAE including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and the wider Emirates. Our regulatory framework coverage includes ADHICS and Dubai ISR for city-specific requirements, alongside NESA which applies nationally. Abu Dhabi clients receive the same 72-hour go-live and 15-minute response SLA.
CyberQuell's security team holds CISSP, CEH, SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst), OSCP, and AZ-500 (Microsoft Azure Security Engineer) certifications. Every certification is actively maintained. We are a Microsoft security partner with hands-on Sentinel and Defender XDR delivery experience across UAE environments.
Yes. CyberQuell maps security monitoring to the specific UAE frameworks that apply to your business. For ADGM-regulated financial firms, we align to FSRA Cyber Risk Management requirements. For Abu Dhabi healthcare providers, we align to ADHICS. Both are included in standard delivery alongside NESA, with monthly audit-ready reporting.
Help AG and Paramount are built for large enterprise and government organisations. CyberQuell is purpose-built for mid-market UAE businesses that need the same protection without the enterprise overhead. We are Microsoft-native, NESA-integrated from day one, and live in 72 hours. Help AG does not use Microsoft Sentinel. Paramount is not Sentinel-native. No other UAE MSSP combines Microsoft-native delivery with NESA-aligned detection rules on the same platform.