The NIAF outlines the entity, sector and national contexts of IA through a lifecycle-based approach supported by a set of UAE standards, effective information-sharing capability and a comprehensive governance program governed by TRA 1 Entity Context Risk-based approach to identifying and protecting key information assets within an entity 2 Sector and National Context Value-added components that establish the links from an individual entity to the sector and national context 3 Information Sharing Primary mechanism for entities to effectively exchange information with external actors 4 UAE Standards Common, sector-specific and product/service-specific standards applicable to specific or across all stakeholders 5 National IA Governance Management elements needed to monitor progress and successfully implement the national IA framework Framework UAE National IA Framework 08