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Your technology is not just an enabler, it is a risk surface. Every system you rely on, every database you operate, and every access credential your team holds represents a potential vulnerability. The question is not whether your organization faces technology risk, it is whether you have the proper controls in place to manage it.
Findings You Can Act On
Recognized standards, plain-language findings
PROFIX Consulting provides the IT audit services Dubai businesses need to fully understand their digital risk environment, backed by targeted cybersecurity assessment UAE work that identifies exploitable gaps before an attacker or a regulator does. As a trusted technology risk consulting Dubai and IT audit cybersecurity firm in Dubai, we follow recognized COBIT and ISACA standards to deliver clear findings in language your executive leadership team can act on.
Certification-ready, compliance-ready
Pursuing certification or preparing for a client due diligence review? Our ISO 27001 gap assessment UAE work benchmarks your current controls against international standards before you commit to a formal certification audit. We also serve as a GDPR compliance consultant in the UAE to support your data protection readiness UAE needs, alongside dedicated COBIT audit UAE engagements for organizations requiring assurance over IT governance, not just surface-level security controls.
Our Audit Approach
IT General Controls Audit Methodology
We follow a structured and risk-focused audit methodology to ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency throughout the statutory audit process. Our approach is designed to identify key financial risks, strengthen reporting reliability, and provide stakeholders with clear and actionable insights.
Assess Security
Controls to prevent or detect unauthorised use of data, systems, or programmes. Includes logical access security and system-based segregation of duties.
Program Changes
Controls over changes to existing application source code and parameters, including new functionality development.
Acquisition, Change & Maintenance
Controls ensuring software is effectively acquired, developed, implemented, and maintained.
Computer Operations
Controls ensuring expected service levels are met with information integrity protected across the IT infrastructure.
Features
Our Technology Risk Services
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IT Audit Services
Independent review of your technology environment — system configurations, access controls, change management, IT governance frameworks. COBIT and ISACA-aligned methodology.
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Cybersecurity Assessment
Comprehensive vulnerability identification across network infrastructure, application environment, and security policies — access management, patch management, network segmentation, endpoint security, and incident response readiness.
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Vulnerability & Penetration Testing (VAPT)
Five-phase VAPT: Discover & Confirm Assets, Scanning, Initial Compromise & Establish Foothold, Privilege Escalation, Lateral Movement & Loopholes — with detailed remediation plans.
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ISO 27001 Gap Assessment
Precise picture of where you stand against ISO 27001:2022 requirements. Structured action plan to close gaps, with ongoing support through remediation and certification.
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Data Protection & GDPR Readiness
Six-stage assessment: Initial Planning, Applicability Requirements, Existing Controls Review, Design & Operational Assessment, Gap Reporting & Roadmap, and Ongoing Implementation Support. Covers UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021, DIFC, ADGM, and GDPR.
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BCM Implementation
Full lifecycle: Plan (BCMS initiation, gap assessment), Design (risk assessment, Business Impact Analysis), Implement (BCP, IT Disaster Recovery Plan, Emergency Response Plan, Crisis Management Plan), Test, Monitor & Improve.
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PMS/POS Technology Risk — Hospitality Specialist
Hotels operate complex environments including PMS, POS, access control, and loyalty systems. Our team has direct PMS/POS implementation project management experience — from Control Gap Analysis through Business Requirements, vendor selection, access rights review, and post-implementation testing.
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Cybersecurity Audit Focus Areas
Full-spectrum cybersecurity coverage
Our expertise covers the full spectrum of cybersecurity operations, including cyber governance, risk and compliance, asset management, and data infrastructure. We strengthen network architecture and identity & access management while ensuring robust data protection and privacy controls. Our approach also includes advanced logging and monitoring, effective incident management, and proactive threat and vulnerability management to help organizations maintain a secure and resilient digital environment.
Cyber Governance
Risk & Compliance
Asset Management
Data Infrastructure
Network Architecture
Identity & Access Management
Data Protection & Privacy
Logging & Monitoring
Incident Management
Threat & Vulnerability Management
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to help you understand features, workflow, and secure task handling with confidence.
What is an IT audit and how is it different from a cybersecurity assessment?
An IT audit is a broad review of your entire technology environment — governance, processes, controls, and systems. A cybersecurity assessment focuses specifically on identifying security vulnerabilities. The two are complementary, and we often conduct both together.
Do you work with hospitality and real estate companies on technology risk?
Yes — hotels operate complex environments including PMS, POS, access control, and loyalty systems, all presenting distinct cybersecurity risks. We have sector-specific experience in both and have directly supported PMS/POS implementation projects.
What UAE data protection laws do we need to comply with?
The UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection is the primary national framework. DIFC and ADGM have their own regulations. Businesses processing EU residents’ data may also be subject to GDPR. We assess which apply to your business.
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Ready to Work With a Firm That Actually Knows Your Industry?
Whether you need a statutory audit, a food safety review, an HMA advisory, or a complete risk advisory engagement — PROFIX Consulting is ready to help.