Through this framework, TRA aims to ensure a minimum level of IA capabilities within all UAE entities and
establish a common approach that allows them to interact with each other and approach IA with a sector
and national perspective.
National Level
NCSA issues and manages the UAE NIAF and
supporting standards, and is responsible for
maintaining the national IA context
Public Administration
Health
Water & Electricity
Emergency Services
ICT
Government Sector
Financial
Chemical
Nuclear
Oil & Gas
Sector Level
Sector regulator collaborates with NCSA and operators
for the implementation of UAE NIAF and sector-specific
standards, and is responsible for maintaining the sector IA context
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Within a sector, entities apply the UAE NIAF and are
responsible for maintaining the entity IA context
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