Signals Intelligence Agency

The Signals Intelligence Agency (SIA), formerly known as the National Electronic Security Authority (NESA), is the United Arab Emirates intelligence agency.^[1] In response to alleged cyber spying on opponents of Iran's best interests by the government of Iran during 2010 and 2011, the United States assisted the United Arab Emirates in late 2011 with establishing the National Electronic Security Authority (NESA) which is the UAE's equivalent to the US NSA.^[2] Created in 2012 through a Federal Decree Law, one of its official objectives is to organize the protection of the UAE's communications network and information systems.^[3]

^ "Exclusive: Ex-NSA cyberspies reveal how they helped hack foes of UAE". Reuters.
^ McLaughlin, Jenna (December 21, 2017). "Deep Pockets, Deep Cover: The UAE Is paying Ex-CIA officers to build a spy empire in the Gulf". Foreign Policy. Archived from the original on June 14, 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
^ "Federal Decree Law No. 3 of 2012 ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRONIC SECURITY AUTHORITY" (PDF). August 13, 2012. Retrieved June 12, 2021.

[2019-01-30-reuters-1] "Exclusive: Ex-NSA cyberspies reveal how they helped hack foes of UAE". Reuters.

[2] McLaughlin, Jenna (December 21, 2017). "Deep Pockets, Deep Cover: The UAE Is paying Ex-CIA officers to build a spy empire in the Gulf". Foreign Policy. Archived from the original on June 14, 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2021.

[3] "Federal Decree Law No. 3 of 2012 ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRONIC SECURITY AUTHORITY" (PDF). August 13, 2012. Retrieved June 12, 2021.

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