CyberArk Shares Rise 1.06% on $520M Volume Ranked 228th as CSP Certification Fuels UAE Cloud Expansion

CyberArk Software (CYBR) rose 1.06% on August 13, 2025, with a trading volume of $520 million, ranking 228th in market activity. The stock’s performance coincided with a key regulatory milestone as the company secured Cloud Service Provider (CSP) certification from Dubai’s Electronic Security Center (DESC). This certification enables CyberArk to deliver secure cloud services to UAE government entities, aligning with its global strategy to expand compliance credentials and strengthen public sector partnerships.

The CSP certification, based on international standards like ISO/IEC 27001, validates CyberArk’s ability to meet Dubai’s stringent data protection and cybersecurity requirements. The move underscores the company’s focus on supporting digital transformation in high-risk environments, where cloud security is critical amid growing cyberthreats. CyberArk’s COO highlighted the certification as a strategic advantage for public sector clients seeking zero-trust solutions, reinforcing the company’s position in the UAE market.

The approval follows the 2024 launch of UAE-based SaaS products from CyberArk’s Identity Security Platform. The certification now covers cloud offerings such as Privilege Cloud, Identity Administration, and Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA), which apply advanced privilege controls and monitoring to protect both human and machine identities. CyberArk’s adherence to global standards like FIDO2 and SOC 2 Type 2 further solidifies its reputation for robust security frameworks.

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