What Companies Look For (Skills, Tools, Certs) in UAE

This repository compiles all possible skills, tools, and certifications that are frequently sought by employers in the UAE, based on extensive research from job applications across various roles in the cybersecurity domain.

Roles Covered

• Cybersecurity Engineer
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Penetration Tester
• ICS/OT Cybersecurity Engineer
• Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist

Each section outlines the relevant skills, tools, and certifications required for these roles.

Cybersecurity Engineer

Skills:

• Security Testing of Products
• Network/System Hardening and Configuration
• OWASP Top 10 Foundations
• Compliance Management (PCI/DSS, ISO 27001)
• Scripting/Automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Active Directory Security and Hardening
• Incident Response
• Policy Development and Risk Management
• Deploy IPS/IDS and Maintain Firewalls
• Security Monitoring and SIEM Management

Tools:

• Nessus, Qualys, Splunk, Wazuh
• EDR/NDR (CrowdStrike, DarkTrace, ExtraHop)
• Email Security (Microsoft ATP)
• SOAR Platforms

Certifications:

• Mandatory: CEH, CCNA, Security+
• Optional: CISSP, CISM, MS 365, OSCP

Cybersecurity Analyst

Skills:

• Networking Fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN)
• Log and Event Management (SIEM Tools)
• Incident Response and Handling
• Compliance Automation
• System and Network Hardening Practices

Tools:

• Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, ELK Stack
• Kafka, Syslog

Certifications:

• Mandatory: CCNA, Sec+, Linux+, CEH
• Optional: GCTI, GCFA, GNFA

Penetration Tester

Skills:

• Proficiency in Development Languages (C, C++, Java, Python, etc.)
• Code Auditing and Vulnerability Mining
• Antivirus Evasion Techniques
• Privilege Escalation and Lateral Movement

Tools:

• (To be added)

Certifications:

• Mandatory: CEH, Sec+, OSCP
• Optional: CISSP, OSEP, CRTP, eCPPT

Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist

Skills:

• OSINT and Dark Web Monitoring
• Malware Analysis and Threat Modeling
• Risk and Vulnerability Management
• Threat Vector Analysis

Tools:

• OpenVAS

Certifications:

• Mandatory: OSCP, GPEN, Linux+, CCNA/CCNP

ICS/OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Skills:

• ICS/OT Security Implementation
• Vulnerability and Risk Management
• Incident Response
• Industrial Control Systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC)
• Network Implementation and Troubleshooting

Tools:

• Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, Metasploit
• Antivirus Solutions (Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper)

Certifications:

• Mandatory: CCNA, Sec+, CEH, CISA
• Optional: CCNP, IEC-62243, MCSA

Purpose

This repository aims to provide job seekers in the UAE's cybersecurity domain with a clear roadmap of the skills, tools, and certifications necessary for success in various roles. The data is based on real job applications and industry demands.

Contributing

Feel free to contribute by adding new roles, skills, or updates to existing sections.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.