Third Octopus Dubai — Enterprise Managed IT, Cloud & Cybersecurity Services

Our DNA

Bridging global engineering with regional UAE expertise.

Third Octopus Dubai isn't just an outpost — it's a key bridge connecting our enterprise delivery hubs in London, Mumbai, and Pune directly to GCC corporate estates.

We understand the unique speed, ambition, and security requirements of the UAE market. By combining on-the-ground regional consultants in DIFC with 24/7 follow-the-sun support desks, we offer Middle Eastern enterprises the ultimate combination of local accountability and global delivery scale.

2023
Year Established

24/7
GCC Coverage & SOC Ops

DIFC
Licensed & Centered

Third Octopus Dubai Office - DIFC Skyline Corporate Presence

Detailed Frameworks & Offerings

Compliance, Governance & Cyber Risk Catalog

Deep domain expertise in UAE and international cybersecurity frameworks, data privacy laws, and internal technology audits.

Information Security & Cybersecurity Governance

STRATEGY • GOVERNANCE • ISO 27001

• Virtual / Fractional CISO (vCISO)
• Information Security Governance Framework
• ISMS Implementation & Enhancement
• ISO/IEC 27001 Readiness & Implementation
• Information Security Policies, Standards, SOPs & Procedures
• Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment
• Information Security Risk Assessment
• Enterprise IT/Cyber Risk Register
• Board & Senior Management Cybersecurity Reporting
• Security Exception & Risk Acceptance Framework
• Security Awareness & Phishing Programs
• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)

UAE Regulatory Cybersecurity Compliance

CBUAE • UAE IAR • SVF • RPS

• UAE- IAR(NESA)/IAS(NESA) compliance
• CBUAE Information Security Compliance Assessment
• CBUAE Chapter 14 Information Security Assessment
• UAE Information Assurance Regulation (UAE IAR) Assessment
• CBUAE Consumer Protection Standards – Article 6 Assessment
• CBUAE Cybersecurity Advisory Compliance
• CBUAE AI/ML Governance Readiness
• Stored Value Facilities (SVF) Security Compliance
• Retail Payment Services & Card Schemes (RPSCS) Compliance
• Regulatory Gap Assessment
• Regulatory Evidence & Audit Readiness
• Remediation Roadmap & Closure Validation

Data Privacy & DPO Services

UAE PDPL • DIFC • ADGM • VARA

• DPO as a Service (DPO)
• UAE & DIFC PDPL Compliance Program
• Bahrain PDPL Compliance
• Privacy Governance Framework
• ROPA Development & Maintenance
• DPIA / Privacy Impact Assessment
• Data Flow Mapping & Data Inventory
• VARA Data Protection & Privacy Compliance
• Data Subject Rights / DSAR Procedure
• Privacy Notice & Consent Management
• Data Breach Response Procedure
• Cross-Border Data Transfer Assessment
• Vendor Data Processing Agreement Review
• Privacy Awareness Training

Technology Risk & IT Audit

ITGC • INTERNAL AUDIT • ASSURANCE

• IT General Controls (ITGC/GITC) Review
• IT Application Controls (ITAC) Review
• IPE / System-Generated Report Testing
• Risk-Based IT Internal Audit
• ISMS Internal Audit
• Change Management Audit
• Backup & Recovery Audit
• Cloud Security Audit
• Third-Party Risk Audit
• Audit Finding Validation & Closure

UAE- IAS(NESA) Compliance

EVIDENCE • AUDITING • CONTROLS

• NESA IAS Control Framework Implementation
• Regulatory Evidence Collection & Document Mapping
• National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) Audit Prep
• Compliance Status Dashboards & Scorecard Reporting
• Technical Evidence Review & Validation
• Policy & Process Audit Trail Assembly
• NESA IAS Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) Support
• Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Development

Dubai DESC & ISR Compliance

DESC • GOVERNMENT • DUBAI ISR

• Dubai Government Information Security Regulation (ISR) Audit
• DESC Compliance Strategy & Gap Analysis
• Dubai ISR Version 2.0 Control Framework Alignment
• Contractor & Vendor Compliance Audits (under DESC)
• Critical Infrastructure & Government Cloud Security
• Incident Response and Threat Reporting to DESC
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Readiness
• Dubai ISR Audit Evidence File Assembly

Enterprise technology consulting in Dubai.