Applied AI company helping organizations govern, secure and adopt AI
reconn is an Applied AI company based in Dubai, UAE, helping organizations govern, secure and adopt AI through ISO/IEC 42001 and GRC advisory, AI and offensive security, AI adoption and official PECB certification training. reconn is a PECB Authorized Titanium Partner, PECB's highest partner level.
Every great mission starts with reconn.
- PECB Authorized Titanium Partner
- Team: 20+ years in cybersecurity
- Team: 10+ years in enterprise AI
What we do
Six practices to govern, secure and adopt AI
We help organizations move AI from pilot to production: governed, secured and adopted. Each practice is led by people who implement, test and audit the same standards and systems they teach.
AI Governance
Build an AI management system that stands up to audit: ISO/IEC 42001 implementation, AI risk assessments, policy frameworks and EU AI governance readiness.
GRC Advisory
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001 and ISO 22301 implementation, from gap assessment through to certification readiness.
AI and Offensive Security
Find weaknesses before attackers do: automated red teaming, penetration testing, threat exposure management and threat intelligence for AI-enabled environments.
AI Adoption
End-to-end Microsoft Copilot adoption and other agentic AI solutions and services from our portfolio, plus advisory, training and mentorship sessions on Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork and agentic AI deployment.
PECB Certification Training
Official PECB courses in ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, ISA/IEC 62443, CAIP, AI Security and EU AI governance, as eLearning or live online, taught and mentored by a practitioner.
Solutions and Go-to-Market
AI and cybersecurity platforms for enterprises in the Middle East and Africa, and go-to-market support for vendors entering the region.
Solutions and go-to-market
AI and cybersecurity platforms for enterprises in the Middle East and Africa
We distribute and support enterprise-grade AI and security platforms in the Middle East and Africa, back them with expert-led consulting, and help vendors launch and scale in the region.
Enterprise Agentic AI Platform
Deploy and govern autonomous AI agents safely across the enterprise.
AI Governance Platform
Policy, risk and compliance controls for every AI system in production.
Threat Intelligence Platform
Curated, actionable intelligence on adversaries targeting your sector.
External Attack Surface Management
Continuous discovery and monitoring of internet-facing exposure.
Digital Risk Protection
Monitor threats across the surface, deep and dark web before they reach you.
Brand Protection and Takedown
Detect and dismantle impersonation, phishing and counterfeit campaigns.
Darkweb Intelligence
Visibility into leaked credentials, chatter and criminal marketplaces.
Also available: Continuous Threat Exposure Management, Automated Red Teaming and GRC SaaS, plus managed takedown services.
Talk to the solutions teamPECB certification training
Official PECB certification training on AI governance, security and continuity
reconn is a PECB Authorized Titanium Partner, PECB's highest partner level. Every course is taught and mentored by a PECB Certified Trainer who implements and audits these standards in practice. Choose eLearning, or live online for the courses that offer it.
Highest PECB partner levelPECB Authorized Titanium Partner
AI · AIMS
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor
Implement and audit an AI management system under ISO/IEC 42001, the first international AI management system standard.
eLearning. Lead Implementer also live online.
PECB became the first certification body to receive UKAS accreditation under ISO/IEC 17024:2012 for its ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer personnel certification schemes (18 August 2026).
Security · ISMS
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor
Build, run and audit an information security management system, with bundle options.
eLearning and live online
PECB's ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor certification schemes are accredited by UKAS (accreditation no. 21923).
AI · CAIP
Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional (CAIP)
Practical AI governance, risk and responsible-use skills for managers and practitioners.
Also available live online
AI · Security
Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP)
Secure AI models, data pipelines and agents against emerging attack techniques.
AI · EU governance
EU AI Governance Professional
Understand EU AI obligations and how to build them into your AI governance program.
Continuity · BCMS
ISO 22301 Business Continuity
Plan, test and improve business continuity so critical services keep running.
eLearning and live online
Quality · QMS
ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management
Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor and Transition courses for the 2026 revision of the standard.
Self-study, English
Industrial · OT security
ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer
Secure industrial automation and control systems and operational technology with the ISA/IEC 62443 series.
Also available live online
Free 1-hour session
Every self-study and eLearning enrollment includes a free 1-hour session with a PECB Certified Trainer.
Unlimited support
Unlimited email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exam, within your 12-month enrollment window.
Same-day access
reconn activates your PECB account and sends your course access instructions the day you enroll.
Corporate batches
Dedicated cohorts for your team, live online or in a classroom. Email hello@reconn.io.
Why reconn
Every great mission starts with reconn
Practitioner-led
We implement, test and audit the same standards and systems we teach.
Mission control mindset
A structured, urgent approach to every advisory, security and training project. No space debris. No half-measures.
Growth Intelligence Framework
A go-to-market playbook that helps AI and security vendors incubate, activate and scale in the Middle East and Africa.
PECB Certified Trainer
Shenoy Sandeep
Founder of reconn, Dubai, UAE
Not a slide reader. A practitioner.
Founder-led
Led by a practitioner with 20+ years in cybersecurity
Shenoy started in red and blue team operations, moved into cybersecurity go-to-market, and has spent more than ten years in enterprise AI. He has launched and supported 25+ AI and cybersecurity startups and new entrants as they built revenue in the Middle East and Africa. He founded reconn in 2024 and teaches the PECB courses himself.
- 20+ yearsin cybersecurity
- 10+ yearsin enterprise AI
- 25+ startupsand new entrants launched in the Middle East and Africa
Certifications
- PECB Certified Trainer
- Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional (CAIP)
- ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Implementer
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
- ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
- ISO 56001 Lead Implementer
- ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer
- ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager
Current interests
- Agentic AI governance
- AI security and red teaming
- Microsoft Copilot and agentic AI adoption
- EU AI Act
- NIS2 and DORA
- EU and UK GDPR
- UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
- Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (SDAIA)
Orbit by reconn
Practitioner-written guides on AI governance and security
Orbit is our newsletter and blog: step-by-step guides on ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27001, AI governance and cybersecurity.
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Frequently asked questions about reconn
What does reconn do?
reconn is an Applied AI company and PECB Authorized Titanium Partner, helping organizations govern, secure and adopt AI. It works through six practices: AI governance, GRC advisory, AI and offensive security, AI adoption, PECB certification training, and solutions and go-to-market.
What is AI governance and why does my organization need it?
AI governance is the set of policies, roles, controls and evidence that keep AI systems lawful, safe and accountable. reconn helps you design and run it, using ISO/IEC 42001 as the backbone of your AI management system.
Can reconn implement ISO/IEC 42001 for us, not just teach it?
Yes. reconn supports ISO/IEC 42001 implementation, from gap assessment through to certification readiness, and can train your team so they can run the AI management system themselves. Certification of your organization is issued by an accredited certification body.
Does ISO/IEC 42001 certification make us compliant with the EU AI Act?
No. ISO/IEC 42001 is not a harmonized standard under the EU AI Act, and certification does not confer legal compliance. It gives you a managed, auditable AI governance system that supports your work on regulatory requirements.
Which standards can reconn help us implement?
ISO/IEC 42001 for AI management, ISO/IEC 27001 for information security and ISO 22301 for business continuity. ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the first international standard for an AI management system.
How does reconn help us adopt Microsoft Copilot and agentic AI?
reconn delivers end-to-end Microsoft Copilot adoption and other agentic AI solutions and services from its portfolio, with advisory, training and mentorship sessions on Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork and agentic AI deployment. Every rollout includes guardrails: agent inventories, access and data controls, human approval points and monitoring.
What does AI and offensive security cover?
Testing and protecting AI models, data pipelines, agents and the systems around them. reconn combines automated red teaming, penetration testing and threat exposure management, backed by threat intelligence.
Which AI and cybersecurity platforms does reconn offer?
For enterprises in the Middle East and Africa: an Enterprise Agentic AI Platform, AI SOC, AI Governance, Threat Intelligence, External Attack Surface Management, Digital Risk Protection, Brand Protection and Takedown, and Darkweb Intelligence.
Does reconn work with organizations outside the UAE?
Yes. reconn is based in Dubai, UAE. Its core markets are the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa, and it trains candidates worldwide, including APAC, Australia and New Zealand. Solutions and go-to-market work focuses on the Middle East and Africa.
Is reconn an authorized PECB partner?
Yes. reconn is a PECB Authorized Titanium Partner, which is PECB's highest partner level. It delivers official PECB certification training and prepares candidates for PECB exams, which PECB sets, administers and grades.
Are the PECB ISO/IEC 42001 and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications accredited?
Yes. PECB became the first certification body to receive UKAS accreditation under ISO/IEC 17024:2012 for its ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer personnel certification schemes (18 August 2026). PECB's ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor certification schemes are accredited by UKAS (accreditation no. 21923).
Which PECB courses can I take live online?
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 31000, ISA/IEC 62443 and CAIP are available as live online training, in addition to eLearning. Corporate batches can also run live online or in a classroom.
What training and support do I get with a PECB course?
Every self-study and eLearning enrollment includes a free 1-hour session with a PECB Certified Trainer and unlimited email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exam, within your 12-month enrollment window. reconn activates your PECB account the day you enroll.
When can I reach reconn?
Every day, including weekends, from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4). Reach us on WhatsApp or phone at +971 5857 26270, or email hello@reconn.io.
Can reconn train a whole team?
Yes. reconn runs dedicated corporate batches, live online or in a classroom. Email hello@reconn.io with the course, team size and preferred dates.
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Tell us about your AI, security or training mission
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Hours
Every day, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4), including weekends
Dubai office
Reconn Technology LLC, Port Saeed, Dubai, UAE
Sharjah office
Reconn Digital FZE, Block B-B49-087, Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park, Sharjah, UAE