What Cyber Gate Defense does

Cyber Gate Defense is a UAE-based cybersecurity services and platform provider founded in 2016 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with a branch office in Dubai. The company delivers end-to-end cybersecurity capabilities spanning identity and access management, network and edge security, cloud security, data security, application security, AI and quantum security, security operations, incident response, GRC, threat and exposure management, and security awareness — organized around the four pillars of "identify, protect, detect, respond, recover." Its proprietary HAARIS platform is an AI-powered Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) product that provides 360-degree visibility across IT and OT environments, supplemented by the proprietary DEER (Digital Empowerment & Embedded Resilience) workforce framework used in training delivery.

The business model combines four revenue streams: managed security services (24/7 SOC, MDR, XDR, SecOps delivered from a UAE-based facility with regional threat intelligence), professional services (GRC advisory, penetration testing, incident response, digital forensics), resource augmentation (embedded SOC analysts, security architects, and consultants), and education through CyberGate Academy (certifications, on-the-job training, and academy programs). Pricing is quote-based and customized; no tiered pricing is publicly disclosed. The company operates an enterprise field-sales motion targeting government agencies and large enterprises across defense, BFSI, energy, healthcare, and other regulated verticals in the UAE and broader Middle East, with a stated reach into Africa via the 2025 Group-IB partnership.

CyberGate is ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified and maintains UAE data residency. Its technology stack is a mix of proprietary platform (HAARIS, DEER) and integrated third-party products (Proofpoint, Immersive Labs, CybExer, PhishRod, EC-Council, AI CERTs, EC Aware). The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, operates with 11–50 employees, and reported scale metrics including 1 billion-plus daily monitored transactions and 4 million-plus users secured nationwide — figures consistent with a regional mid-market MSSP rather than a global scale player.

Name

Cyber Gate Defense

Legal name

CyberGate Defense

Website

https://cybergate.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cyber Gate Defense is a UAE-based cybersecurity firm offering AI-powered MXDR (HAARIS), managed security services, GRC advisory, and workforce training to government and large enterprises across the Middle East and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Services (MDR/SecOps): 24/7 managed detection and response services including continuous monitoring, threat detection, incident response, security operations (SecOps), and extended detection and response (XDR). Delivered through local UAE-based SOC with regional context.
2. Professional Security Services: Consulting and advisory services including GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance), security risk assessments, penetration testing, security architecture design, incident response, digital forensics, crisis management, and business continuity planning.
3. Resource Augmentation Services: Providing skilled cybersecurity professionals to strengthen internal teams, including SOC analysts, security architects, and consultants. Enables faster response, better decisions, and stronger security outcomes without permanent hiring overhead.
4. Cybersecurity Education and Training (Academy): Structured cybersecurity education programs including on-the-job training, academy programs, certifications, and gamified simulations. Delivers both in-person and online programs covering awareness through advanced technical certifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cyber Gate Defense is a UAE-based cybersecurity solutions provider delivering managed security services, professional consulting, and a proprietary AI-powered MXDR platform called HAARIS for 360° threat visibility across IT and OT environments. The company serves enterprise and government clients across the Middle East with identity, network, cloud, data, application, and AI/quantum security solutions, alongside a CyberGate Academy delivering workforce development and certification programs.

Product overview

Cyber Gate Defense is a UAE-based cybersecurity company offering a comprehensive platform-plus-services architecture. The core offering includes the AI-powered MXDR platform "Haaris" for 360° threat detection across IT and OT environments, supported by a broad portfolio of managed security services covering Identity & Access Management, Network & Edge Security, Cloud Security, Data Security, Application & Software Security, AI & Quantum Security, GRC, SecOps, Incident Response, CTEM, and Security Awareness. The company also provides workforce development through CyberGate Academy, which incorporates the proprietary Digital Empowerment & Embedded Resilience (DEER) Model. Training and simulation capabilities are delivered through partner platforms including Immersive Labs, CybExer, PhishRod, EC Aware, AI CERTs, Proofpoint, and EC-Council. The integrated portfolio enables organizations to strengthen security posture, meet regulatory demands, and build cyber resilience from technical defenses to human-layer awareness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Haaris: Next-generation AI-powered MXDR platform that delivers 360° visibility across IT and OT environments. Designed for enterprises and government agencies, it combines advanced threat detection with unified security monitoring.

Products and services

• HAARIS MXDR Platform Next-generation AI-powered Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) platform delivering 360° visibility across IT and OT environments. Combines advanced threat detection with unified security monitoring to protect critical assets for enterprises and government agencies.
• Managed Detection & Response (MDR) 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and incident response service with security event correlation, suspicious activity investigation, threat containment coordination, and advanced analytics for faster breach detection.
• Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR) Security tool orchestration, repetitive task automation, incident response workflow streamlining, alert fatigue reduction, and playbook automation for consistent, accelerated response times.
• Extended Detection & Response (XDR) Endpoint, network, cloud, and application signal correlation for sophisticated attack detection, streamlined investigation, and coordinated response across the enterprise.
• Security Operations (SecOps) Continuous security monitoring, threat detection, incident containment, alert fatigue reduction, and 24/7 operational visibility across enterprise environments.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM/IDAM) Comprehensive identity management including role-based controls, lifecycle management, privileged access security, adaptive multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and AI-driven behavioral analytics.
• Network & Edge Security Network security architecture and protection including next-generation firewalls, network detection & response, deep packet inspection, secure web gateway, zero trust network access, network access control, DNS security, email security, and security service edge.
• Cloud Security Multi-cloud security protection across AWS, Azure, and GCP including cloud security posture management, cloud native application protection, CASB, CIEM, SaaS security posture management, and cloud DLP.
• Data Security Data protection throughout lifecycle including data loss prevention, discovery & classification, data security posture management, database activity monitoring, digital rights management, and watermarking.
• Application & Software Security Application security throughout development lifecycle including SAST, DAST, API security, web application firewall, container & Kubernetes security, and DDoS protection.
• AI & Quantum Security Emerging technology security including AI ops & observability, AI guardrails & security, sovereign AI security, and quantum security services for future-ready protection.
• Security Risk & Governance (GRC) GRC services including advisory & audit services, automation & engineering, adaptive cloud security, and assurance services for governance, risk management, and compliance alignment.
• Incident Response & Cyber Resilience Digital forensics & incident response, crisis and breach management, business continuity planning, and cyber resilience programs for rapid recovery and operational continuity.
• Cyber Threat & Exposure Management (CTEM) Continuous attack surface visibility through digital risk protection, vulnerability management, breach & attack simulation, and third party risk management.
• Security Awareness & Human Risk Human security strengthening including security awareness training, phishing simulation, human risk management, role-based cyber training, and cybersecurity academies.
• Resource Augmentation Services Skilled cybersecurity professionals to strengthen internal teams including cybersecurity consulting, GRC support, project management, SOC analysts, and security architects.
• CyberGate Academy Structured cybersecurity education programs from foundational awareness to advanced technical certifications, serving children, adults, professionals through Security Awareness, Training, and Education (SATE) framework.
• Digital Empowerment & Embedded Resilience (DEER) Model A holistic and adaptable framework developed by CyberGate Defense to strengthen workforce cybersecurity capabilities. Integrated into CyberGate's Workforce Capability Development Programs and tailored to meet unique client needs.
• On-the-Job Training (OJT) Live simulations and structured workplace mentoring preparing participants for SOC, GRC, VAPT, and Cloud Security environments. Duration of 8-12 weeks.
• Academy Programs Specialized cybersecurity programs combining global certifications, immersive simulations, awareness management, and executive readiness exercises for workforce capability development.
• Cybersecurity Certification Programs Preparation for globally recognized cybersecurity certifications including CISSP, SSCP, CCSP, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CEH, OSCP, and cloud security certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.82% incident reduction after partnering with CyberGate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Group-IBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic MoU signed at GISEC Global 2025 for enhanced cybersecurity collaboration in the Middle East and Africa. Partnership involves showcasing threat detection and fraud prevention solutions.
• Alpha DatacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic MoU signed at GISEC Global 2025 to enhance cybersecurity collaboration in the Middle East and Africa region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Help AG: UAE-headquartered cybersecurity services provider (MSSP) offering managed security, consulting, and GRC across the Middle East. Directly comparable as a regionally focused MSSP serving government and enterprise with similar managed security and advisory capabilities.
• Injazat: UAE-based digital and cybersecurity services firm serving government and enterprise clients with managed security, cloud, and GRC offerings. Comparable regional MSSP competing in the same UAE government and critical-infrastructure accounts.
• DarkMatter Group: UAE-based cybersecurity company (now part of EDGE Group) providing managed security, threat intelligence, and secure communications. Comparable UAE-headquartered cyber services firm with similar enterprise/government customer mix and regional delivery model.
• Paramount Computer Systems: UAE and Middle East cybersecurity distributor and services provider offering managed security, training, and consulting. Comparable as a regional cybersecurity services and capability provider serving enterprise customers across the UAE.
• DTS Solutions: UAE-based managed security services and cybersecurity consulting firm providing SOC, MDR, and compliance services. Directly comparable UAE MSSP with overlapping customer segments in government, BFSI, and enterprise.

Regional players

• Mideast Communication Systems (MCS): Saudi Arabia-based systems integrator with managed security and cybersecurity services across the Middle East. Comparable regional MSSP/systems integrator in adjacent Middle East markets, relevant for cross-border competitive dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• CrowdStrike: Global MDR/XDR/SOC leader offering the Falcon platform and managed detection and response services. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same MXDR/managed security category, frequently competing in UAE enterprise and government deals.
• Palo Alto Networks (Unit 42): Global cybersecurity platform with Unit 42 managed detection, response, and consulting services. Comparable broad incumbent offering overlapping MDR, incident response, and GRC capabilities at global scale.
• Mandiant (Google Cloud): Global incident response, managed detection, and threat intelligence provider (now part of Google Cloud). Comparable broad incumbent in the same incident response, digital forensics, and managed security services categories.
• Secureworks: Global MSSP offering managed detection and response, vulnerability management, and incident response services. Comparable broad incumbent in MSSP/MDR competing for enterprise and government MSSP contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Cybergateae
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cybergate
• Instagraminstagram.com/cybergate_ae
• Xx.com/cybergate_ae

Compliance35 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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