Cisco’s Splunk Cloud earns DESC Cybersecurity Certification in Dubai
Cisco, the global leader in networking and security, has announced that the Splunk Cloud Platform has received Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Security Policy Certification from the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC). The certification was formally awarded during a signing ceremony at GITEX Technology Week 2025.
The DESC CSP Security Policy establishes mandatory cybersecurity requirements for all cloud service providers working with Dubai’s government and critical sectors. Built on internationally recognized security frameworks, it ensures certified providers meet the highest benchmarks for information security, resilience, and regulatory compliance.
With this certification, Splunk Cloud Platform now fully aligns with DESC’s stringent cybersecurity standards, enabling government and critical non-government entities in Dubai to confidently adopt Splunk’s data analytics and monitoring solutions.
Enhancing security, scalability, and resilience
The Splunk Cloud Platform allows organizations to break down data silos, delivering real-time insights while eliminating the complexity of managing infrastructure. Its cloud-native design enhances scalability, accelerates decision-making, and boosts resilience against cyber threats and service disruptions — now further reinforced through DESC’s compliance validation.
Certification under DESC’s framework not only facilitates collaboration with public sector entities but also builds trust across private industries, where data protection and regulatory assurance are essential.
Empowering Dubai’s secure digital transformation
The certification represents a key step in advancing Dubai’s vision of becoming the safest city in cyberspace, as outlined by DESC’s strategic objectives. By authorizing Splunk Cloud Platform, DESC ensures that only secure, compliant cloud services support Dubai’s government and critical infrastructure, reinforcing the city’s digital resilience.
“Achieving DESC certification is a major milestone for Splunk in the UAE,” said Ahmed El Saadi, Group Vice President, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, Splunk. “It demonstrates our commitment to delivering the highest levels of cybersecurity and compliance while empowering customers to unlock the full potential of their data with confidence.”
This milestone further strengthens Cisco’s position as a trusted partner in Dubai’s digital transformation journey, supporting public, private, and critical non-government sectors with secure, compliant, and innovative cloud services.
