Forward Defense

Forward Defense is an information security and cyber defense provider based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, serving governmental agencies, multinational companies, telecommunications operators, corporations, intelligence organizations, and law enforcement. The company positions itself as a trusted security advisor, partnering with clients to understand their risks, needs, and assets, strengthen existing defenses, and address security gaps through practical, cost-effective guidance.

Its services include telecommunications security, government security services, open-source and cyber threat intelligence, and digital investigation and forensics. Forensic capabilities cover mobile devices, computers, memory, audio and video, and networks. Forward Defense also provides active cyber defense, including security assessment and design, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, red-team exercises and adversary emulation, purple-team exercises, threat hunting, incident response, and cyber deception. Its work includes supporting the design of digital forensics laboratories, helping telecommunications companies implement computer emergency response teams, and testing security defenses. The company offers commercial and open-source solutions and is identified as a CREST Accredited Pentest Member.