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VARA TLPT: What Threat-Led Penetration Testing Means for UAE VASPs

VARA's Technology & Information Rulebook mandates Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT) for UAE virtual asset firms — and most VASPs don't fully understand what that means. This is the definitive guide: what TLPT is, how it differs from standard penetration testing, what VARA auditors expect to see, and how UAE VASPs should prepare.

The VARA Cybersecurity Checklist for 2026: What UAE Virtual Asset Firms Must Have in Place Right Now

VARA's cybersecurity requirements are not a framework you can approximate. This is the definitive operational checklist for UAE-licensed VASPs — covering TLPT, key governance, incident response, smart contract security, and what separates genuine compliance from checkbox theatre.

VARA Cybersecurity in 2026: Why Virtual Asset Firms Need More Than a Generic Crypto Defense Solution

CPX launched a Crypto Defense Solution in 2025. It looks impressive on paper. But for UAE-regulated VASPs under VARA oversight, generic crypto defense is not enough — and here's exactly why.

VARA Compliance Checklist: What VASPs Need Before Applying for Authorization

A practical breakdown of the cybersecurity, governance, and operational requirements that Virtual Asset Service Providers must have in place before submitting a VARA license application in Dubai.

VARA Rulebook 2.0 Is Live: The 7 Cybersecurity Gaps That Are Killing VASP Applications in Dubai

VARA's Rulebook 2.0 raised the bar. Since June 2025, ITSEC has assessed over a dozen VASP applications against the new requirements — and the same seven cybersecurity failures keep derailing them. This is not a regulatory summary. This is a field report from the firms that didn't make it, and what you need to do differently.

RNG Integrity and Provable Fairness: Cybersecurity Essentials for UAE iGaming Operators

For iGaming operators, Random Number Generator integrity is the foundation of trust. This article explains the cybersecurity controls needed to protect RNG systems, ensure provable fairness, and satisfy GCGRA regulatory expectations.