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IT security checklist for UAE businesses
A practical 20-point IT security checklist for Dubai SMEs — identity, backup, endpoint, email, network and people. Tick it in the browser or download as a file.
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Quick answer
Use this 20-point checklist to see whether your Dubai business has the basics: MFA, tested backups, EDR, email security, patching, admin logging and an incident owner. Tick items in the browser and download a copy for your board pack.
Key takeaways
- MFA and backups beat most ransomware
- If you cannot restore, you do not have a backup
- Assign one incident owner before you need them
- Mignet can close the gaps inside an AMC
How to use it
Work through the list with whoever owns IT today. Anything unchecked is a conversation — not necessarily a failure. Bring the download to a free Mignet audit and we will turn gaps into a 90-day plan.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a certification?
No — it is an operational hygiene list aligned with what UAE PDPL and NCA questionnaires typically expect from an SME.
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