Mimecast email security
Email gateway, archiving, awareness training and DMARC tools for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
- Cybersecurity
- Dubai
- Muscat
- Doha
- since 2007
Cybersecurity services for businesses in theMiddle East
We look at how your people send email, use devices and reach your systems, then put the right layers in place and keep them running. One team for email, endpoints, firewalls, identity and backup.
- 8solutions in this category
- 2007in the Middle East since
- 1,500+active cloud customers
- 350,000+users migrated since 2007
- Largeteam of certified engineers
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In short
Gulf Infotech is a cybersecurity company serving businesses across the Middle East since 2007, from offices in Dubai, Muscat and Doha. We architect, deploy and support email security, endpoint protection and EDR, identity management, firewalls and backup, set up to fit each organisation's requirements, so small and mid-sized firms get layered protection without a large in-house team.
Why businesses across the Middle East choose us for security
- 2007
Since 2007with 1,500+ active cloud customers across the Middle East.
Local officesin Dubai, Muscat (head office) and Doha. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain are served from Dubai.
Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Worksecurity set up inside the Microsoft 365 you already run.
Google Cloud Premier Partnersecurity set up inside the Google Workspace you already run.
Vendor-neutralwe architect and deploy Mimecast, Proofpoint, Bitdefender, Kaspersky, JumpCloud and Acronis, plus Fortinet email security, and recommend what fits your size and risk.
- 350,000+
350,000+ users migrated
English and Arabicsupport.
Which security layers does a business need?
The usual attack path is a phishing email or a stolen password, followed by an unprotected laptop the attacker uses to move further. Each layer below closes one of those paths.
Email security
Filters phishing, malicious links and attachments, and impersonation before they reach the inbox.
Products
Proofpoint
Email authentication
SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop criminals sending mail as your domain.
Endpoint protection and EDR
Stops malware and ransomware on laptops and servers, and records what happened when something gets through.
Products
Bitdefender
Firewall and network
Firewall rules, web filtering and VPN for your office network, configured to your requirements.
Products
Fortinet
Identity and devices
Single sign-on, multi-factor authentication and device policies.
Products
JumpCloud
Data protection
Rules that stop sensitive files leaving by email or upload.
Backup and recovery
A clean copy of mailboxes, files and servers to restore after ransomware.
People
Phishing simulations and short training.
Email security
Filters phishing, malicious links and attachments, and impersonation before they reach the inbox.
Products
- Proofpoint
Email authentication
SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop criminals sending mail as your domain.
Endpoint protection and EDR
Stops malware and ransomware on laptops and servers, and records what happened when something gets through.
Products
- Bitdefender
Firewall and network
Firewall rules, web filtering and VPN for your office network, configured to your requirements.
Products
- Fortinet
Identity and devices
Single sign-on, multi-factor authentication and device policies.
Products
- JumpCloud
Data protection
Rules that stop sensitive files leaving by email or upload.
Backup and recovery
A clean copy of mailboxes, files and servers to restore after ransomware.
People
Phishing simulations and short training.
What should you buy for your size of business?
Start with what your email and office platform already includes, then add only what closes a real gap.
| Business size | Typical starting point | Add when |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 users on Microsoft 365 | Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot ($32.00), which includes Defender for Business, Defender for Office 365 Plan 1, Intune and Entra ID P1; plus DMARC and backup | You need email archiving, continuity or stronger impersonation checks: add Mimecast |
| Up to 50 users on Google Workspace | Gmail's built-in filtering, 2-step verification, DMARC, Bitdefender GravityZone on every device, backup | You face targeted phishing or need a long-term archive: add Mimecast |
| 50 to 300 users, one or more branches | The above plus a firewall at each site, and SSO with MFA | You have no one watching alerts at night: add a managed detection service (Bitdefender MDR PLUS) |
| 300+ users or strict customer requirements | Email gateway with archiving, EDR or XDR, firewall, DLP, documented controls to your compliance team's requirements | An auditor asks for evidence: we document each setting |
Business size: Up to 50 users on Microsoft 365
- Typical starting point
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot ($32.00), which includes Defender for Business, Defender for Office 365 Plan 1, Intune and Entra ID P1; plus DMARC and backup
- Add when
- You need email archiving, continuity or stronger impersonation checks: add Mimecast
Business size: Up to 50 users on Google Workspace
- Typical starting point
- Gmail's built-in filtering, 2-step verification, DMARC, Bitdefender GravityZone on every device, backup
- Add when
- You face targeted phishing or need a long-term archive: add Mimecast
Business size: 50 to 300 users, one or more branches
- Typical starting point
- The above plus a firewall at each site, and SSO with MFA
- Add when
- You have no one watching alerts at night: add a managed detection service (Bitdefender MDR PLUS)
Business size: 300+ users or strict customer requirements
- Typical starting point
- Email gateway with archiving, EDR or XDR, firewall, DLP, documented controls to your compliance team's requirements
- Add when
- An auditor asks for evidence: we document each setting
USD per user per month, billed annually (annual upfront commitment), prices as of October 2026, excluding VAT (Oman and UAE 5%, Saudi Arabia 15%, Bahrain 10%, Qatar and Kuwait none). Microsoft Defender for Business standalone costs $3.00 per user per month for companies on other Microsoft 365 plans. Mimecast, Bitdefender and firewalls are quoted per user, device or appliance. We supply Business Premium (with or without the Copilot add-on), Defender for Business and Defender for Office 365 in every country we serve.
Who decides which security requirements apply?
Your compliance team, with your advisers. Customers, banks and partners often send security questionnaires; your compliance team decides which requirements apply, and we configure the platform to match and document every setting. For a structured review see the security and data controls review; for where your data is stored, see cloud data residency in the GCC.
How does a security assessment work?
A security assessment shows what you already have, what is missing, and what to fix first. It has two parts: a free initial check of what is publicly visible about your organisation, and an advanced, paid review of your Microsoft 365, Google Workspace or Zoho setup, with a written report.
- 01
Discovery call
We ask about users, sites, devices, email platform and any requirements your customers or compliance team have set.
- 02
Public check
Everything visible from the internet: your domain's DNS records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), mail and web exposure, and how your domain could be spoofed.
- 03
Platform review (paid)
The security settings of your Microsoft 365, Google Workspace or Zoho tenant: sign-in and MFA, admin roles, sharing, email protection and device policies. We review configuration and settings, and your emails and files stay private.
- 04
Findings
A written report ranking gaps by risk, with the fix and the licence (if any) each one needs.
- 05
Plan and quote
A phased plan so the highest-risk gaps close first, priced in your currency.
Which security vendors do we architect and deploy?
Bitdefender GravityZone
Endpoint protection, EDR, XDR and managed detection, from a cloud or on-premise console.
Fortinet
Email security and firewall configuration on request.
Microsoft Defender for Business
Endpoint EDR for up to 300 users, included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium.
JumpCloud
Directory, single sign-on, MFA and device management across Windows, Mac and Linux.
Proofpoint email security
And Kaspersky Endpoint Security where they fit better.
Do you offer managed security?
Yes. Our managed security service covers endpoint protection, email security (including quarantine monitoring), firewall monitoring and Microsoft Defender alerts. We review alerts, keep policies and signatures current, onboard and offboard users and devices, and meet you for a quarterly review. It is quoted per user and per device, and our team monitors Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm GST. For around-the-clock threat hunting we add Bitdefender MDR PLUS, where Bitdefender's own security operations centre monitors your endpoints 24x7. Your proposal lists exactly what is monitored.
Cybersecurity in your country
Cybersecurity in Oman
OMR pricing, Muscat head office.
Cybersecurity in Qatar
QAR pricing, Doha office.
Cybersecurity in the UAE
AED pricing, Dubai office.
Cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia
USD pricing, served from Dubai.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What cybersecurity services do you offer?
We architect, deploy and support email security, DMARC, endpoint protection and EDR, identity and MFA, firewalls, data loss prevention, backup and security awareness training. We work with Mimecast, Bitdefender, Microsoft Defender, JumpCloud, Proofpoint, Kaspersky and Acronis, and with Fortinet for email security. Gulf Infotech serves businesses across the Middle East from offices in Dubai, Muscat and Doha, and has done so since 2007.
How do you support our compliance work?
Your compliance team decides the requirements; we put the technical controls in place, from email protection and endpoint security to identity, backup and awareness, and document each setting so you can show it to customers or auditors.
What is the first step to secure a small business?
Turn on multi-factor authentication for every user, then publish SPF, DKIM and DMARC records for your domain. Those two steps block the most common attacks: stolen passwords and fake emails sent as you. Next, put endpoint protection on every laptop and back up email and files to a separate service. A short assessment shows which of these you already have.
Do you offer managed security?
Yes. We monitor endpoint protection, email security and quarantine, firewalls and Microsoft Defender alerts, Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm GST, quoted per user and per device, with a quarterly review. For 24x7 monitoring of endpoints we add Bitdefender MDR, where Bitdefender's security operations team investigates and responds to threats. Your proposal states exactly what we monitor, so there is no doubt about who does what.
Which cybersecurity companies in Dubai and Saudi Arabia support small businesses?
Gulf Infotech supports small and mid-sized businesses in Dubai from its JLT office and serves Saudi Arabia from the same Dubai office, in English and Arabic. We size security to the business: often the protection already inside Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, plus a few targeted tools, rather than an enterprise stack you cannot run.
Is Microsoft 365 Business Premium enough security on its own?
For many firms of up to 300 users it covers the core: Defender for Business on devices, Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 for email, Intune for device management and Entra ID P1 for conditional access. It does not include a long-term email archive, a firewall for your office network, or third-party backup. We check which of those gaps matter for you.
Find out where your security gaps are
Tell us how many users, devices and sites you have, and we will review your setup and recommend what to fix first.