Penetration Testing
Full-scope ethical hacking across web, mobile, network and cloud — real exploit chains, ranked by business risk, with clear remediation steps.
- Web & API testing
- Internal / external network
- Red-team simulations
Smartpro Consultancy — United Arab Emirates
Securing What Matters.
Connecting What's Next.
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Led by Aseef Sulaiman (CISA / CRISC) — a cyber security consultant with 15 years of hands-on experience protecting critical infrastructure, alongside Smartpro Public Relations Consultancy corporate services and our product house SmartPro — Connecting Innovation.
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About
Fifteen years on the front lines of cyber security.
Smartpro Consultancy is a UAE-based cyber security and public relations consultancy headquartered in Abu Dhabi, led by consultant Aseef Sulaiman — serving businesses across the United Arab Emirates and the wider GCC.
Aseef Sulaiman
CISA · CRISC · CPT · CEHv12
CISA Certified
CRISC Certified
CPT Certified
CEHv12 Certified
I'm a results-driven cyber security & infrastructure professional with a proven track record of safeguarding critical systems, networks and data for organisations across the UAE and beyond.
My specialisations include penetration testing, security auditing, compliance, risk governance and infrastructure hardening — translating complex threats into clear, board-level decisions. Alongside consulting, I lead Smartpro Public Relations Consultancy, handling government liaison, PRO and corporate services, and SmartPro — Connecting Innovation, the home of our own software products.
“Security isn't a product — it's a posture. I build the posture.”
Penetration TestingCISO AdvisoryISO 27001
Vulnerability ManagementNetwork SecurityCompliance
PRO ServicesRisk RegistersSOC Monitoring
At a glance — key facts about Smartpro Consultancy
| Company | Smartpro Consultancy (Smartpro Public Relations Consultancy) |
|---|---|
| Head office | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Service area | United Arab Emirates and the GCC |
| Lead consultant | Aseef Sulaiman — Cyber Security Consultant |
| Certifications | CISA · CRISC · CPT · CEH v12 |
| Experience | 15+ years in cyber security and infrastructure |
| Divisions | Cyber Security Consulting · PRO & Corporate Services · SmartPro products |
| Flagship products | SmartBook (accounting) · SmartPharma (pharmacy) · SmartHub (HR documents) · SmartCloud (cloud backup & DR) |
| Contact | info@smartpro.ae |
01
Attacker's Mindset
Every engagement starts in the adversary's chair — so the quiet cracks get sealed before they ever become headlines.
02
Evidence, Never Assumptions
Each finding arrives with a reproducible proof-of-concept and a prioritised fix path — no theoretical checklists, no guesswork.
03
Rooted in the Gulf
Fifteen years inside this region's digital landscape — local regulators, regional threat actors and real operational pressure, understood from the inside.
Expertise
Two divisions. One standard of excellence.
Cyber security consulting under Smartpro Consultancy, and PRO / corporate services under Smartpro Public Relations Consultancy.
Audit & Compliance
Security audits aligned to ISO 27001, UAE IA Standards and sector regulations — from gap assessment to certification-ready evidence.
- ISO 27001 readiness
- Control gap analysis
- Audit evidence packs
Risk & Governance
Quantified risk registers, policy frameworks and board-level reporting so leadership can decide with confidence, not guesswork.
- Risk assessments
- Policy & standards
- Security KPI dashboards
Incident Readiness
Playbooks, tabletop exercises and rapid-response support to contain threats early and recover critical operations fast.
- IR playbooks
- Tabletop drills
- Forensic triage
CISO-as-a-Service
Part-time virtual CISO leadership for SMEs — strategy, budgets, vendor selection and security roadmaps without the full-time cost.
- Security roadmaps
- Vendor evaluation
- Board reporting
Awareness Training
Phishing simulations and role-based training that turn your people into the strongest layer of defence.
- Phishing simulations
- Executive briefings
- Secure-by-design workshops
Our Product House
SmartPro — Connecting Innovation
We don't just advise on technology — we build it. Four in-house products engineered for real UAE business workflows.
SmartBook
Smart accounting built for UAE SMEs — invoicing, books and VAT in one clean, automated workspace.
- VAT-compliant invoicing & filing exports
- Accounts receivable / payable automation
- Live P&L, cash-flow & balance sheets
- Multi-currency & bank reconciliation
SmartPharma
Dispensing, inventory and compliance for pharmacies — built around batch, expiry and regulatory reality.
- Batch & expiry-wise stock control
- POS billing with prescription logs
- Purchase, sales & supplier management
- Controlled-substance & audit trails
SmartHub
Every HR document your team needs — generated, tracked and renewed. The paperwork engine behind your people.
- Offer letters, contracts & MOHRE forms
- Visa / Emirates ID expiry tracking
- Employee digital dossier
- Policy templates & e-signature flow
SmartCloud
Secure UAE-only cloud backup, SQL replication and disaster recovery — immutable copies that bring an office server back in 30–60 minutes.
- 100% UAE data residency (Dubai / Abu Dhabi)
- Immutable WORM storage · 30-day lock
- RTO 30–60 min · RPO 5–30 min
- 3-2-1-1-0 backup rule enforced
// SmartBook, SmartPharma, SmartHub and SmartCloud are proprietary products of
SmartPro — Connecting Innovation. Early-access partnerships open for UAE businesses.
The Journey
15 years, one mission.
A dated, chronological record of roles, certifications and product launches — each milestone stated as a standalone fact for easy reference.
2010
Infrastructure Foundations
Started in IT infrastructure and network operations — servers, firewalls and the fundamentals that everything secure is built on.
2013
Into Security
Moved fully into information security: vulnerability assessments, hardening and hands-on penetration testing.
2016
Audit & Compliance Lead
Led security audit and compliance programmes — ISO 27001 alignment, control testing and executive reporting.
2019
Senior Consulting
Advised enterprises across the UAE & GCC on risk, architecture and cyber resilience as a senior consultant.
2022
Smartpro Consultancy
Founded Smartpro Consultancy — uniting cyber security consulting with Smartpro Public Relations Consultancy (PRO & corporate services).
2025
SmartPro — Connecting Innovation
Launched our product house: SmartBook, SmartPharma and SmartHub — connecting innovation with real business problems.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Straight answers about Smartpro Consultancy, its services, certifications and software products — each answer written to stand on its own.
What is Smartpro Consultancy?
Smartpro Consultancy — also known as Smartpro Public Relations Consultancy — is a UAE-based consultancy operating from Abu Dhabi. It runs two divisions: cyber security consulting, and PRO & corporate services, plus a product house called SmartPro — Connecting Innovation that builds its own software.
Who leads Smartpro Consultancy?
The consultancy is led by Aseef Sulaiman, a cyber security consultant holding CISA, CRISC, CPT and CEH v12 certifications, with 15 years of hands-on experience protecting critical systems and infrastructure across the UAE.
What cyber security services do you offer?
Penetration testing across web, mobile, network and cloud; security audits and ISO 27001 compliance readiness; risk assessment and governance; incident readiness and response; CISO-as-a-Service for growing companies; and security awareness training with phishing simulations.
What is SmartPro — Connecting Innovation?
SmartPro is Smartpro's in-house product house. It builds four proprietary software products: SmartBook (UAE VAT accounting software), SmartPharma (pharmacy management software), SmartHub (HR document and compliance software) and SmartCloud (UAE-hosted cloud backup and disaster recovery).
Where is Smartpro Consultancy located?
The office is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the consultancy serves clients across the UAE and the wider GCC region. Enquiries are answered at info@smartpro.ae.
How do I request a demo of SmartBook or SmartHub?
Open the SmartBook or SmartHub page from the SmartPro — Connecting Innovation section of this site and use its call to action, or pick the product from the "I'm interested in" list in the contact form below — you'll receive a reply within one business day.
Contact
Let's build something secure & smart.
Tell us about your security challenge, PRO requirement or product demo — we reply within one business day.