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Code Defence is the GCC's cybersecurity firm built for SMEs. Our team provides expert commentary on data protection, regulatory compliance, and the evolving threat landscape across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the wider region. We respond to press enquiries within four hours during business days.
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Short Version
Code Defence is a cybersecurity firm providing enterprise-grade security services to small and mid-sized businesses across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the wider GCC. Its services include Virtual CISO leadership, Virtual Data Protection Officer compliance management, and Vulnerability Management as a Service. The company was built on the belief that growing businesses deserve access to the same quality of cybersecurity protection that large corporations rely on, without the price tag that has historically made it inaccessible.
Long Version
Code Defence is a GCC-focused cybersecurity firm delivering Virtual CISO, Virtual Data Protection Officer, and Vulnerability Management as a Service to small and mid-sized businesses across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar. Code Defence began in 2018 as a web design and digital marketing agency, and pivoted to cybersecurity after repeatedly finding that client websites handling customer data had no real security behind them. The firm addresses the gap it identified between enterprise-grade security and what SMEs can access, by providing experienced security practitioners on flexible retainers priced proportionate to the size of the business. Code Defence's expertise spans the full GCC regulatory landscape, including Saudi Arabia's PDPL, the UAE Federal Data Protection Law, the SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS.
Company Facts at a Glance
| Founded | 2018 |
| Coverage | Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar |
| Focus | Cybersecurity and compliance for SMEs |
| Services | vCISO, vDPO, VMaaS |
| Clients Protected | 150+ businesses across the GCC |
| Website | codedefence.in |
| Press Contact | [email protected] |
Our Spokespeople
Our team is available for expert commentary, interviews, and on-the-record quotes on cybersecurity topics relevant to the GCC, including PDPL and UAE FDPL compliance, SAMA and NCA regulatory audits, ransomware and breach trends, and the practical realities of security for growing businesses.
Data Protection and Privacy Regulation
Commentary on PDPL, UAE FDPL, and how GCC data protection law compares to international frameworks like GDPR.
Financial Sector Cybersecurity
Commentary on SAMA CSF audits, fintech regulatory pressure, and cybersecurity trends in GCC financial services.
SME Security Trends
Commentary on the specific security and compliance challenges facing growing businesses across the region.
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