UNITED ARAB EMIRATES —Abu Dhabi Customs has officially issued a request for quotation to procure, implement, and operate an advanced Application Security and Testing Platform covering Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), alongside enabling integrated DevSecOps practices. Operating under the Department of Finance in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Customs is the governmental entity responsible for managing customs operations, facilitating legitimate trade, enforcing border security, and collecting customs revenue across the emirate. This strategic digital procurement initiative aims to reinforce the authority's cybersecurity posture and streamline software development lifecycles across its IT infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates.
The scope of work encompasses supplying and operating an integrated Application Security and Testing Platform that incorporates both Static Application Security Testing and Dynamic Application Security Testing capabilities. Additionally, the selected vendor will be responsible for enabling DevSecOps protocols across software workflows, facilitating automated vulnerability assessments, continuously monitoring applications, and ensuring seamless security integration within the development pipeline.
Integrating SAST and DAST frameworks into public sector software ecosystems reflects a proactive shift toward automated risk mitigation and continuous threat management. As government agencies accelerate digital transformation initiatives, embedding security controls directly into application development environments becomes paramount. Strengthening source code integrity and runtime resilience shields core operational networks from sophisticated cyber threats and unauthorized breaches.
For enterprise technology providers and cybersecurity consultants, this initiative underscores expanding commercial opportunities in government technology and security operations across the Middle East. Specialized vendors capable of delivering end-to-end DevSecOps integration, automated threat analysis, and robust platform management stand well-positioned to capitalize on the region's rising demand for enterprise-grade digital resilience solutions.
This tender is published on Bidsinfo.com, and full tender details are available on https://www.bidsinfo.com/ref/38245691/project-for-supplying-and-operating-an-application-security-and-testing-platform-sastdast-and-enabli.
