Comparison Overview

VFS Global

VS

Transguard Group

VFS Global

Unit 201, Level 2, Gate Village 8, DIFC, P.O. Box 114100, Dubai, AE
Last Update: 2025-11-26
Between 750 and 799

As the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, VFS Global embraces technological innovation including Generative AI to support governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. VFS Global continuously transforms its business model with secure and efficient processes, market offerings and advanced technologies including AI/Analytics. With a responsible approach to technology development, adoption and integration, the company prioritizes ethical practices and sustainability while serving as a trusted partner to 69 client governments. VFS Global enhances cross border mobility for global citizens through highly secure, reliable, efficient, and innovative technology solutions. With an extensive global network and reach of over 3,900 Application Centres in 165 countries, VFS Global has efficiently processed more than 514 million transactions since 2001. We are an employee-centric organisation, creating meaningful work opportunities and fostering successful careers. Headquartered in Zurich and Dubai and majority owned through investment funds managed by Blackstone Inc, along with minority stakeholders including Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation, we have been recognised for our commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, empowering women in our workforce and promoting gender equality at all levels of the organisation. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work-certified in Nigeria, China, India, and UAE, and hold multiple international certifications in data privacy, anti-bribery systems, and customer satisfaction. *Comprised of 325.54 million transactions by VFS Global and 189.12 million transactions by CiX Citizen Experience

NAICS: 541615
NAICS Definition: Others
Employees: 11,271
Subsidiaries: 0
12-month incidents
0
Known data breaches
0
Attack type number
0

Transguard Group

Emirates Group Security Bldg, Dubai Airport Free Zone, P.O.Box 22630, Dubai, Dubai, AE, 0
Last Update: 2025-11-26

Offering flexible solutions for all of the UAE’s staffing needs since 2001, Transguard Group is the region’s most trusted expert in security, facilities management, cash services and white-collar staffing, and more. With an annual turnover of AED 2.7 billion in FY23/24, Transguard’s expertise is in supplying the right people for its clients, precisely when and where they’re needed. To learn more, visit www.transguardgroup.com.

NAICS: 541615
NAICS Definition: Others
Employees: 23,401
Subsidiaries: 0
12-month incidents
0
Known data breaches
0
Attack type number
0

Compliance Badges Comparison

Security & Compliance Standards Overview

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VFS Global
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 1
SOC2 Type 1 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 2
SOC2 Type 2 certification not verified
Not verified
GDPR
GDPR certification not verified
Not verified
PCI DSS
PCI DSS certification not verified
Not verified
HIPAA
HIPAA certification not verified
Not verified
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Transguard Group
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 1
SOC2 Type 1 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 2
SOC2 Type 2 certification not verified
Not verified
GDPR
GDPR certification not verified
Not verified
PCI DSS
PCI DSS certification not verified
Not verified
HIPAA
HIPAA certification not verified
Not verified
Compliance Summary
VFS Global
100%
Compliance Rate
0/4 Standards Verified
Transguard Group
0%
Compliance Rate
0/4 Standards Verified

Benchmark & Cyber Underwriting Signals

Incidents vs Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting Industry Average (This Year)

No incidents recorded for VFS Global in 2025.

Incidents vs Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting Industry Average (This Year)

No incidents recorded for Transguard Group in 2025.

Incident History — VFS Global (X = Date, Y = Severity)

VFS Global cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

Incident History — Transguard Group (X = Date, Y = Severity)

Transguard Group cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

Notable Incidents

Last 3 Security & Risk Events by Company

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VFS Global
Incidents

No Incident

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Transguard Group
Incidents

No Incident

FAQ

Transguard Group company demonstrates a stronger AI Cybersecurity Score compared to VFS Global company, reflecting its advanced cybersecurity posture governance and monitoring frameworks.

Historically, Transguard Group company has disclosed a higher number of cyber incidents compared to VFS Global company.

In the current year, Transguard Group company and VFS Global company have not reported any cyber incidents.

Neither Transguard Group company nor VFS Global company has reported experiencing a ransomware attack publicly.

Neither Transguard Group company nor VFS Global company has reported experiencing a data breach publicly.

Neither Transguard Group company nor VFS Global company has reported experiencing targeted cyberattacks publicly.

Neither VFS Global company nor Transguard Group company has reported experiencing or disclosing vulnerabilities publicly.

Neither VFS Global nor Transguard Group holds any compliance certifications.

Neither company holds any compliance certifications.

Neither VFS Global company nor Transguard Group company has publicly disclosed detailed information about the number of their subsidiaries.

Transguard Group company employs more people globally than VFS Global company, reflecting its scale as a Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting.

Neither VFS Global nor Transguard Group holds SOC 2 Type 1 certification.

Neither VFS Global nor Transguard Group holds SOC 2 Type 2 certification.

Neither VFS Global nor Transguard Group holds ISO 27001 certification.

Neither VFS Global nor Transguard Group holds PCI DSS certification.

Neither VFS Global nor Transguard Group holds HIPAA certification.

Neither VFS Global nor Transguard Group holds GDPR certification.

Latest Global CVEs (Not Company-Specific)

Description

Exposure of credentials in unintended requests in Devolutions Server, Remote Desktop Manager on Windows.This issue affects Devolutions Server: through 2025.3.8.0; Remote Desktop Manager: through 2025.3.23.0.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 6.5
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Description

Out-of-bounds memory operations in org.lz4:lz4-java 1.8.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause denial of service and read adjacent memory via untrusted compressed input.

Risk Information
cvss4
Base: 8.8
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Description

Reveals plaintext credentials in the MONITOR command vulnerability in Apache Kvrocks. This issue affects Apache Kvrocks: from 1.0.0 through 2.13.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.14.0, which fixes the issue.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 5.3
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache Kvrocks. This issue affects Apache Kvrocks: from v2.9.0 through v2.13.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.14.0, which fixes the issue.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 5.4
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Description

File upload vulnerability in HCL Technologies Ltd. Unica 12.0.0.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 6.3
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L