CyberArk, a global leader in identity security, has received Cloud Service Provider (CSP) certification from the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC), enabling it to provide secure cloud services to Dubai government and semi-government entities.
This certification signifies that CyberArk has demonstrated compliance with the stringent security standards required for cloud service provision within Dubai. The achievement is part of CyberArk’s broader strategy to expand its portfolio of global certifications, aiming to strengthen collaborations with governments worldwide and support their evolving cybersecurity mandates. This marks a significant step in the company’s continued growth within the United Arab Emirates.
The CSP security standard, an essential component of DESC’s initiative to bolster cybersecurity across Dubai, is based on internationally recognized frameworks, including ISO/IEC 27001. By meeting these requirements, CyberArk is now able to offer SaaS identity security products to government organizations, assisting them in adhering to local data protection and cybersecurity laws. As these entities increasingly handle sensitive data, they become prime targets for cyberattacks, underscoring the critical need for robust cloud security to protect their systems.
“Achieving the Cloud Service Provider Security Standard from DESC is a key step for public sector customers aiming to select CyberArk to secure their digital assets,” stated Eduarda Camacho, Chief Operating Officer at CyberArk. “This certification assures organizations in Dubai and across the UAE that CyberArk’s cloud security services are recognized by the Government of Dubai as meeting security and compliance standards. As the emirate continues its digital transformation, CyberArk will help provide the secure, zero-trust based foundation organizations need to modernize and migrate to the cloud.”
The attainment of CSP certification follows the 2024 launch of UAE-based SaaS products from the CyberArk Identity Security Platform. It further demonstrates CyberArk’s commitment to developing solutions that address the specific needs of customers globally, allowing organizations to adopt CyberArk’s AI-powered identity security platform while complying with data sovereignty requirements.
The certification covers a range of cloud-based CyberArk products, designed to apply appropriate privilege controls to both human and machine identities. These include: CyberArk Privilege Cloud, which secures privileged access for IT and cloud operations teams by discovering roles and accounts and securing their use; Identity Administration, the centralized user management function of CyberArk Identity Security Platform Shared Services, providing a single interface for user provisioning and authentication setup; and Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA), an agentless SaaS solution that isolates and monitors privileged sessions to organizational assets.
CyberArk’s commitment to security and compliance is also evidenced by its adherence to industry certifications such as FIDO2, ACN, SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3, and FedRAMP®. These certifications validate CyberArk’s adherence to best practices in security, privacy, and governance, providing customers with assurance that their sensitive data and digital assets are protected by leading identity security solutions.
