In today’s digitally interconnected world, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures is crucial for organizations of all sizes.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a hub for technological advancement and innovation, making it a prime target for cyber threats. To safeguard their digital assets, businesses in the UAE must invest in a skilled cybersecurity workforce.
The cutting edge and evolving technology landscape has spurred business transformation across industries – driving efficiency and unlocking new opportunities for companies to scale and increase impact. But as our businesses evolve, potential threats are expanding too. Business leaders must navigate an increasingly complex, ever-changing world of cybersecurity imperatives that require innovative approaches to mitigate these new risks.
In this digital-first era, cybersecurity threats are rising. The number of cybersecurity attacks rose 38% year-over-year in 2022 as hackers bred on work-from-home and learn-from-home environments,
This article aims to guide firms in recruitment and staffing of high performing talent for key cybersecurity roles, empowering them to protect their organizations effectively.
We also aim to guide cyber security professionals with certifications and skills in demand for exciting career opportunities in the dynamic landscape of the UAE.
Here are our top cybersecurity talent in demand:
SIEM Engineers
SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) Engineers play a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents. Their expertise lies in configuring and managing SIEM tools, which collect and analyze security event data from various sources. SIEM Engineers should possess strong knowledge of network security, log analysis, and incident response protocols. Candidates with relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) are high in demand.
SOC/NOC Engineers
Security Operations Center (SOC) and Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineers are responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of an organization’s networks and systems. Candidates who are well-versed in intrusion detection systems, vulnerability assessment tools, and incident response frameworks with certifications like Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are advantageous.
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testers
VPATs are used by buyers to determine how accessible a product is and where any potential deficiencies are, penetration Testers, also known as ethical hackers, simulate cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in an organization’s systems and networks. Their goal is to uncover weaknesses before malicious actors exploit them. Seek candidates with strong knowledge of network protocols, programming languages, and security frameworks. Certifications such as Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or Certified Penetration Testing Engineer (CPTE) validate their expertise.
Onetrust/SCADA Cyber Engineers
Only Onetrust connects data, teams, and processes for seamless collaboration—so you can turn trust from an abstract concept to an attainable asset. Cyber engineers with Onetrust and SCADA experience have ability to manage a wide variety of initiatives across multiple business units at least one of the following Security certifications: CISM, CISA, CISSP, CIA, CIPM, CCSP.
Big ID Engineers
As organizations handle large volumes of sensitive data, Big ID Engineers specialize in data classification and protection. They design and implement data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding against data breaches. Candidates proficient in data analytics, privacy laws, and data management platforms with certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) certifications demonstrate their competency are high in demand.
Splunk/ArcSight Engineers
Splunk/ArcSight engineer identify and prioritize security threats, organize and track incident response activities, and simplify audit and compliance activities. They implement and optimize Splunk deployments, enabling organizations to collect, analyze, and visualize security data effectively. Candidates with experience in log management, data analytics, and scripting languages like Python. Splunk certifications like Splunk Certified Admin or Splunk Certified Architect demonstrate their proficiency are advantageous.
SOAR Engineers
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) Engineers automate and streamline security processes to improve incident response efficiency. They integrate security tools, create playbooks, and develop workflows to orchestrate responses to security incidents. Seek candidates with knowledge of scripting languages, incident response frameworks, and security tool integration. Certifications like Certified SOAR Analyst (CSA) or Certified SOAR Administrator (CSOA) highlight their expertise.
Governance, Risk & Compliance Cyber Analyst
The GRC Analyst assesses and prioritizes information security and cybersecurity risk across the organization, facilitates compliance with regulatory requirements and information security policies, and develops and reports on information security metrics.
SecOps/DecSecOps
Secops provide benefits for enterprise in improving productivity, enhancing resource usage, increasing return-on-investment, lesser app disruptions, lesser cloud security threats and more efficient auditing processes. DevSecOps is an integration of both DevOps and SecOps which provides stronger collaboration and communication among team, greater agility and speed for security teams, early awareness and mitigation of vulnerabilities in code, improved ability for rapid changes & enhanced opportunities for quality assurance testing.
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