The Security Department is the security arm of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation in Dubai, which provides all efforts to implement local and international security standards in order to ensure security, safety and stability in the maritime sector and its free zones in the emirate of Dubai.

The Security Department is distinguished by its​ excellence in providing consultations and working with the concerned authorities regarding the International Code Certificate (ISPS) for the Foundation and its affiliates such as DP World , Free Zones and other sites.

The Security Department aims to implement the security system at the highest levels, and therefore its top priorities are to achieve security, safety and security through the application of the best international security standards to ensure progress to the first position and the continuity of raising the security level in the jurisdiction through diligent work, continuous development of the level of performance and keeping abreast of changes according to For the UAE government guidelines.