Qatar NIA Compliance
National Information Assurance (NIA) Certification is part of the National Information Security Compliance Framework (NISCF) of National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) of the State of Qatar
What is Qatar NIA
The Qatar National Information Assurance (NIA) is a comprehensive certifiable standards developed by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to guide organizations in establishing and maintaining a robust information security posture.
It provides a set of mandatory requirements and controls designed to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems within critical sectors and government entities.
The NIA Standard aims to build a resilient national information infrastructure by setting clear standards and promoting effective risk management practices. While aligned with international information security standards like ISO 27001 and NIST, the NIA Policy is tailored to the specific context and cybersecurity threat landscape of Qatar. The current version of the standard is the National Information Assurance Standard (NIAS) V2.1 (May 2023).
NIA Strucrure
NIA Controls are grouped in 26 domains under two catagories:
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Security Governance & Security Processes (13 domains)
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Security Controls (13 domains)
Who Should Comply With Qatar's NIA?
Compliance with the Qatar National Information Assurance (NIA) Policy is mandatory for a significant portion of organizations operating within the State of Qatar. This primarily includes:
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All Government Entities: Ministries, government bodies, authorities, and public institutions are required to adhere to the NIA Policy.
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Operators of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII): Organizations in vital national sectors such as energy, water, telecommunications, finance, health, and transport that are designated as critical information infrastructure operators must comply.
Furthermore, organizations that provide services to these mandated entities, particularly those that involve accessing or processing their information assets, may also be required to demonstrate compliance with relevant aspects of the NIA Policy as part of contractual obligations.
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