Cloud Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Services
Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade infrastructure — built for the GCC
Secure cloud infrastructure design & implementation practices built for performance, availability, and scalability across the UAE and GCC.
Cloud Migration & Adoption
Structured lift-and-shift deployments
Virtualisation & Hypervisor
Storage & Backup
Network Design & SD-WAN
Campus & data centre builds
Business Continuity & DR
Infrastructure Managed Services
Managed Infrastructure
24×7 monitoring & incident response
Capacity planning & optimisation
SIEM integration
Every engagement delivers these outputs
Authorised reseller — procure, right-size, and activate the right security tooling
Helping clients at competitive commercial terms across the MEA market.
SIEM & SOC Platforms
Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and IBM QRadar licensing, sizing, and subscription management for security operations centres.
Endpoint Protection (EDR/XDR)
CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and SentinelOne — procurement, deployment, and license lifecycle management.
Identity & Access (IAM/PAM)
CyberArk, Microsoft Entra ID, and BeyondTrust licensing for privileged access management and zero-trust identity controls.
Email & Web Security
Proofpoint, Mimecast, and Microsoft Defender for O365 — anti-phishing, DLP, and secure web gateway licensing.
Firewall & NGFW
Palo Alto Networks, FortiGate, and Check Point licensing, renewal, and support contract management.
GRC & Compliance Tools
SAP GRC, RSA Archer, and ServiceNow SecOps — license advisory and renewal management aligned to UAE regulatory obligations.
Ongoing, outcomes-focused security operations — delivered as a fully managed service
From threat monitoring and response to vulnerability management and compliance assurance.
Managed SOC (24×7)
Round-the-clock threat detection, triage, and incident response using SIEM correlation rules tuned to your environment.
Vulnerability Management
Continuous scanning, risk-ranked reporting, and remediation tracking across your server, endpoint, and cloud footprint.
Identity Threat Detection
Monitoring of privileged accounts, lateral movement, and anomalous access patterns across AD, Entra ID, and PAM tools.
Cloud Security Posture (CSPM)
Continuous misconfiguration detection, policy drift alerts, and remediation guidance for Azure and multi-cloud environments.
Compliance & Audit Support
Monthly security dashboards, evidence packs, and readiness support for ISO 27001, UAE IA, NESA, and ADHICS frameworks.
Incident Response Retainer
Retained IR capacity with defined SLAs for containment, eradication, and post-incident forensic reporting.
Strategy-led advisory — helping organisations build robust security programmes
Seasoned practitioners helping organisations in the UAE and broader MEA meet regulatory obligations and reduce risk exposure at an enterprise level.
Security Strategy & Roadmap
- Current-state assessment and risk prioritisation
- Phased 2–3 year security programme aligned to business objectives
Compliance & Regulatory Advisory
- Gap assessments and remediation roadmaps for ISO 27001, NIST CSF
- UAE Information Assurance, NESA, ADHICS, and PDPL alignment
Penetration Testing & Red Teaming
Network, application, and social engineering testing including cloud infrastructure VAPT by certified practitioners to uncover real-world exploitable risks.
Zero-Trust Architecture
Design and implementation planning for zero-trust network access, microsegmentation, and least-privilege identity models.
ITGC & Cybersecurity Baseline
IT General Controls review and cybersecurity baseline assessment — a key precursor to audit readiness or ERP go-live.
Security Awareness Training
Tailored phishing simulations and role-based awareness programmes to build a security-first culture across your workforce.
MEA-based. Hands-on. Outcome-driven.
End-to-end accountability
One accountable partner from infrastructure design to managed security operations — no hand-offs between siloed teams.
MEA regulatory expertise
Deep experience with NESA, PDPL, UAE IA, ADHICS, and sector-specific frameworks across the UAE and GCC.
Authorised reseller relationships
Direct access to competitive commercial terms across the leading security platforms — from CrowdStrike to Palo Alto to Microsoft.
24×7 managed operations
Round-the-clock managed SOC and infrastructure operations — your security posture monitored continuously, not reactively.
Ready to secure your cloud infrastructure — not just plan it
Our MEA-based team brings hands-on experience across infrastructure, managed security, and compliance for mid-market enterprises in the UAE and GCC.
Contact Us →Cloud Infrastructure & Cybersecurity FAQ
How do you secure cloud infrastructure and integrate cybersecurity?
Security must be embedded during design, not added afterward. Integration requires:
- Unified security policies across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments
- Infrastructure-as-code with automated security scanning (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- 24/7 monitoring with real-time threat detection and response
- Security controls mapped to compliance (NESA, PDPL, ISO 27001)
- Collaborative infrastructure and security teams from project start
This prevents the security gaps that siloed teams create. Infrastructure teams embed security requirements in design. Security teams provide architectural input upfront. Both teams own audit readiness.
What are the main security risks in cloud infrastructure?
Cloud environments face six critical risks:
- Misconfigurations — Exposed storage buckets, databases, and APIs to the internet.
- Weak Access Controls — Inadequate IAM enables unauthorised resource access and privilege escalation.
- Unpatched Vulnerabilities — Cloud components (VMs, containers, databases) require continuous patching or attackers exploit gaps.
- Data Exposure — Missing encryption at rest/transit, poor key management, inadequate backups.
- Compliance Gaps — Insufficient logging and monitoring fail regulatory requirements (NESA, PDPL, ISO 27001), resulting in fines and penalties.
- Supply Chain Threats — Third-party integrations and insider access create hidden risk vectors.
Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing identify these risks before exploitation.
Do you need separate cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity teams?
The answer depends on organisation size and structure:
- 50–500 Employees: Integrated teams work best. Interdependent decisions require collaboration. Separate teams create delays, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps.
- 500+ Employees: Separate teams possible but need strong coordination. Infrastructure teams handle design and deployment. Security teams manage threat detection and compliance.
Best Practice: Cross-functional teams where infrastructure teams build security into design processes, security teams provide architectural guidance early, and both own compliance and audit readiness. This avoids expensive restructuring later.
What compliance frameworks apply to cloud infrastructure in the UAE?
UAE requires multiple frameworks based on business type and data handled:
- NESA — Applies to government, critical infrastructure, critical national data. Requires annual penetration testing, incident reporting, security audits. Cloud data must reside in UAE/GCC.
- PDPL — Applies to any organisation processing UAE resident data. Requires encryption, access controls, 30-day breach notification, data security measures.
- UAE Information Assurance (UAE IA) — Applies to organisations seeking security certification. Requires risk assessment, security controls, compliance documentation.
- CBUAE — Banks, fintech, insurance, payment processors.
- ADHICS — Hospitals, clinics, healthcare data processors.
- ISO 27001:2022 — Comprehensive security management, recognised by UAE regulators.
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework — Risk assessment and control implementation, accepted across the region.
Elfonze provides comprehensive compliance gap assessments and roadmaps for NESA, PDPL, ISO 27001, and sector-specific requirements.