Dubai companies usually come to penetration testing with a deadline. A client wants a report before renewal. An auditor has asked for evidence. A VARA submission is due. That pressure makes it easy to buy the fastest quote. This shortlist of firms offering VAPT services in Dubai aims to help you buy the right test, not just the quickest.
How to read this list. Intello publishes this article and competes with the companies named in it, so Intello appears first. The rest are in alphabetical order, and the order is not a ranking. Details come from each company's own website, checked in November 2026, so please confirm them directly before you decide. No company paid to appear here. If something is out of date, tell us and it will be corrected.
Start with why you need the test
| Why you need it | What to ask for |
|---|---|
| A client or SOC 2 / ISO 27001 auditor wants a report | A clear scope and a report you can share, ideally with a summary letter |
| VARA licensing or supervision | Independent testing, including smart contracts, and threat-led testing if VARA requires it |
| Dubai Government work | Ask whether DESC or Dubai Cyber Force requirements apply |
| PCI DSS for a payment or retail business | Testing that meets PCI requirement 11 |
| You just want to know how exposed you are | Manual testing focused on your most important systems |
The list
| Company | Base | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Intello Cyber Technologies | Al Qusais | Manual testing and retests |
| Bluechip Gulf | Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road | IT support with VAPT |
| CYB3R | Dubai Marina | CREST and ISO accredited |
| CyberSigma | Business Point, Dubai | CERT-In empanelled, PCI QSA |
| DTS Solution | Sheikh Zayed Road | CREST and Dubai Cyber Force |
| Finesse | Near Abu Baker Al Siddique | VAPT, red team, SOC |
| iConnect IT Business Solutions | JLT | Network testing with managed IT |
| pentest.ae | Dubai focus | Testing specialist |
| Securium Solutions | Downtown Dubai | VAPT and audit services |
| SecurityHQ | Dubai Silicon Oasis | VAPT and security operations |
1. Intello Cyber Technologies
Intello's testers are based at Office 26, Madina Mall in Al Qusais, and can work on site anywhere in Dubai, which matters for internal network tests. Its VAPT services in Dubai are scoped to the rules that apply where you're licensed, whether that's the mainland, DIFC or another free zone, or VARA.
What Intello tests. Web apps and APIs, internal and external networks, cloud environments, phishing resilience and physical security. A test usually lasts 1 to 3 weeks, depending on scope. If you only need a quick check, a vulnerability assessment takes 3 to 5 days. Companies that release often can set up a quarterly or yearly programme.
How a test runs. It starts with a free call on what you need tested and why. Before anything begins, you sign an authorisation and agree a test plan, so live systems are only touched in agreed windows. In the first week, scanning and manual checks map your exposure and remove false positives. Testers then try to break in by hand, chaining weaknesses together as an attacker would, and they tell you about critical issues during the test. Once you've made your fixes, they retest.
What you receive.
An executive summary in plain language for management and clients.
A technical report with evidence, screenshots and steps to reproduce each finding.
A risk rating for every finding, using CVSS and business impact.
A prioritised fix plan your developers and IT team can follow.
A walkthrough call with the testers.
A retest report confirming which issues are closed.
Why Dubai companies choose Intello.
Findings mapped to what you need, from ISO 27001 and SOC 2 to PCI DSS and VARA.
Clear pricing. You get a written scope and a fixed quote.
One team after the test. The same company can help you fix issues and run your compliance work.
Experience across Dubai's free zones, which each come with their own regulator and client expectations.
Call +971 55 355 6787 to scope a test.
Worth a look if: you want one team for the test and for what comes after it.
2. Bluechip Gulf
An IT support company first, Bluechip also offers VAPT and has published comparisons of VAPT and SOC monitoring for Dubai firms.
Worth a look if: you're a smaller firm that already needs IT support.
3. CYB3R
From Marina Plaza, CYB3R focuses on accredited testing and says its ethical hackers are CREST accredited.
Worth a look if: accreditation is written into your contract.
4. CyberSigma
CyberSigma is an Indian CERT-In empanelled auditor and a listed PCI QSA, with a representative office in Dubai. Its UAE testing page refers to UAE IA, DESC ISR and PCI DSS.
Worth a look if: PCI DSS is central to your requirement.
5. DTS Solution
DTS Solution says it's a licensed provider through the Dubai Cyber Force programme, developed by DESC and CREST.
Worth a look if: your work touches Dubai Government or critical infrastructure.
6. Finesse
Finesse offers VAPT and red teaming alongside a 24/7 SOC, and markets its testing as CREST and DESC accredited.
Worth a look if: you want a red team exercise to test your monitoring.
7. iConnect IT Business Solutions
iConnect offers network penetration testing as part of its wider managed IT and security services.
Worth a look if: your main concern is network and infrastructure exposure.
8. pentest.ae
pentest.ae focuses on testing, including AI security testing for regulated sectors. Its site says its consultants hold OSCP and that CREST company accreditation is targeted for Q4 2026. No street address appeared on the pages reviewed, so ask for one.
Worth a look if: you want a specialist and don't need CREST company status today.
9. Securium Solutions
Securium, a CERT-In empanelled company, lists an office in Downtown Dubai and offers VAPT along with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 services.
Worth a look if: you want testing and compliance audit support from one firm.
10. SecurityHQ
A global security operations company with offices at Dubai Digital Park, SecurityHQ provides VAPT as part of its services.
Worth a look if: you already use, or plan to use, a managed detection service.
Dubai VAPT providers side by side
Use this to build your shortlist, then confirm the details. CREST entries reflect what each company says about itself. Intello has answered directly for its own row. "Not stated" means it wasn't on the pages reviewed in November 2026, not that the company doesn't offer it. Ask each company directly.
| Company | CREST | Retest | Red teaming | API testing | Cloud testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intello | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluechip Gulf | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| CYB3R | Yes (company says) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| CyberSigma | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
| DTS Solution | Yes (2024 notice) | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | Yes |
| Finesse | Yes (company says) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iConnect | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
| pentest.ae | In progress | Not stated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Securium Solutions | Not stated | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SecurityHQ | Not stated | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | Yes |
What a sensible test looks like
Picture a Dubai fintech with a web app, a mobile app and an API. It gets two quotes. One is cheap and covers "unlimited assets" in three days. The other asks which user roles exist, how many API endpoints there are and whether there's a test environment, then proposes a fixed scope over two weeks with a retest.
The second company asked the questions a tester needs answered. The first is probably selling a scan. That's a scenario, but it's a useful test: the quality of a provider's questions usually tells you more than its quote.
Agree the scope and sign the authorisation.
Provide test accounts and a safe environment where possible.
Agree how urgent findings will be reported, as serious issues shouldn't wait for the final report.
Receive a report with impact, proof and fixes.
Fix and retest, and keep the evidence.
Allow time for this before your deadline. Fixing findings often takes longer than the test itself. For budgets, see what drives VAPT cost in Dubai. For the wider picture, read about the top VAPT companies across the UAE.
Scope a test with Intello or contact the team.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best VAPT company in Dubai?
It depends on why you need the test. A VARA-regulated platform, a SaaS firm and a government supplier have different needs. Compare testers, sample reports, retests and relevant accreditation.
How long does a penetration test take in Dubai?
It depends on scope. A small web app may take days, while a larger environment can take weeks. Allow extra time to fix findings and retest before your deadline.
Do Dubai companies need a CREST-accredited tester?
Only if a client, regulator or contract requires it. For Dubai Government work, also ask whether DESC or Dubai Cyber Force requirements apply.
How can you tell a real penetration test from a scan?
A real test involves skilled people, questions about your systems and proof of what could be exploited. Be careful with very low prices, "unlimited assets" and reports that look like scanner output.
What should I prepare before a penetration test?
A clear scope, signed authorisation, test accounts, a safe environment if possible and a named contact for urgent findings.
What do you receive from a penetration test with Intello?
An executive summary, a technical report with evidence, a risk rating for every finding, a prioritised fix plan, a walkthrough call with the testers and a retest report showing which issues are closed.