# Dubai ISR: Dubai Information Security Regulation (Dubai Electronic Security Center)

> Dubai’s information security regulation for government entities and critical sectors in the emirate.

URL: https://securei3.com/standards/dubai-isr/
Category: GCC regulations: Law or regulation
Provider: Secure iQube (independent consultancy; ISO certificates are issued by accredited certification bodies; SOC and ISAE reports by licensed CPA and audit firms, which Secure iQube can arrange through partner firms)


The Dubai Electronic Security Center issues the Information Security Regulation (ISR) for Dubai government entities and other entities within its scope. It defines governance, risk management and control domains, along with compliance assessment by DESC.

We run gap assessments against the ISR domains, build policies and controls, and prepare you for DESC compliance assessments, reusing your ISO 27001 evidence.

## Who it is for

- Dubai government entities
- Semi-government and critical sector organisations
- Suppliers to Dubai government

## Benefits

- Readiness for DESC assessment
- Controls mapped to ISO 27001

## How Secure iQube helps

1. **Applicability and scoping**: Confirm whether and how the law applies to you, entities, data, systems, roles and territories.
2. **Data and process mapping**: Build a record of processing or control inventory so obligations can be tied to real systems and owners.
3. **Gap assessment**: Measure current practice against each obligation and rank the gaps by legal and business risk.
4. **Remediation roadmap**: Policies, notices, contracts, technical controls and governance, sequenced so the highest risks close first.
5. **Evidence and ongoing monitoring**: A compliance calendar, metrics and periodic reviews so you can demonstrate compliance to a regulator or customer at any time.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does DESC certify suppliers?

DESC runs compliance and certification schemes, including for cloud service providers. We help you identify which scheme applies and prepare for it.

Related: https://securei3.com/standards/uae-ia-standard/, https://securei3.com/standards/iso-27001/

Contact: https://securei3.com/contact/: info@securei3.com