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MAST Consulting plans digital expansion in UAE

The company’s client portfolio includes an impressive list of market leaders, namely Panasonic, Hitachi, DIFC, Al Futtaim, Dubai Holding, and Danube, among others. Dubai-based MAST Consulting is planning a major expansion with investment in B2B and B2C applications, IPs, a building managed security operations centre, and a security and digital forensics lab, said Abhay Pandey, […]
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Bridging ISO 27001 with UAE Information Assurance Frameworks: Creating an Integrated Management System

Cybersecurity governance in the GCC is progressing toward greater integration and maturity. While international standards such as ISO 27001:2022 continue to set the benchmark for establishing an Information Security Management System (ISMS), regional frameworks like the UAE Information Assurance Framework (IAF) have introduced a national layer of compliance and assurance. The challenge most organizations now […]
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The Future of Privacy Governance: What’s New in ISO/IEC 27701:2025

In an era where data privacy is no longer a luxury but a necessity, the ISO/IEC 27701 standard has emerged as a cornerstone for organisations aiming to demonstrate responsible personal data management. With the release of ISO/IEC 27701:2025, the standard has undergone a significant transformation from its 2019 predecessor. At MAST Consulting, we believe it […]
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