SAMA CSF Compliance

Stay ahead of others by complying with Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).

What is SAMA CSF - KSA

The SAMA Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a mandatory regulatory framework issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to enhance the cybersecurity posture and resilience of financial institutions and other entities under its supervision.

The framework provides a comprehensive set of principles, objectives, and control considerations designed to establish a baseline level of cybersecurity risk management across the Saudi financial sector.

While drawing inspiration from internationally recognized standards like NIST CSF and ISO 27001, the SAMA CSF is specifically tailored to address the unique threat landscape and regulatory requirements within the Kingdom's financial industry.

Maturity Model

SAMA CSF has identified 6 maturity levels. Member Organizations should at least operate at maturity level 3 or higher.

Maturity Level 5 is the highest level an organization can acheive. At this level the organization shall have acheived all the preceding maturith levels (0-4)

CSF Strucrure

The Framework is structured around four main domains, namely:

Cyber Security Leadership and Governance.
Cyber Security Risk Management and Compliance.
Cyber Security Operations and Technology.
Third Party Cyber Security.

For each domain, several subdomains are defined. Each subdomain focusses on a specific cyber security topic.

Who Should Comply With SAMA CSF?

Compliance with the SAMA CSF is mandatory for all entities regulated and supervised by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). This includes a wide range of financial institutions, such as:

> All licensed Banks operating in Saudi Arabia.
All licensed Insurance and Reinsurance Companies.
> All licensed Financing Companies.
Credit Bureaus.
> Financial Market Infrastructure entities.
> Other financial institutions and potentially Fintech firms operating under SAMA's purview.

Any organization falling under SAMA's regulatory authority must adhere to the requirements set forth in the SAMA CSF.

Need more details? Review the SAMA CSF:

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If you cannot find what you want, please visit the SAMA website

You can also read other related documents:

Remember you can always refer to SAMA Cyber Resilience Page for updates.

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How Cyberatos Can Help You ?

Cyberatos offers specialized expertise and practical support to guide your organization through every stage of your SAMA CSF compliance journey.

Our comprehensive SAMA CSF compliance services include:

SAMA CSF Gap Analysis and Assessment: We conduct thorough assessments of your current cybersecurity posture and practices against the specific requirements of the SAMA CSF to identify compliance gaps and areas for improvement.
Implementation and Remediation Assistance: Our experts provide practical guidance and support to help you implement the technical and organizational controls necessary to address identified gaps and meet the framework's requirements.
Policy, Procedure, and Documentation Development: We assist in developing and customizing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and supporting documentation that are fully aligned with the SAMA CSF mandates.
Security Testing Services: We perform essential security testing, such as vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, to help you identify weaknesses and validate the effectiveness of your implemented controls, supporting framework requirements.
Training and Awareness Programs: We develop and deliver tailored training programs to ensure your employees understand their cybersecurity responsibilities and the importance of adhering to SAMA CSF requirements.
Readiness Assessments and Audit Support: We help prepare your organization for SAMA compliance audits or assessments, ensuring you are ready to demonstrate adherence to the framework.
Ongoing Compliance Support: Cybersecurity is an ongoing process. We offer continuous support to help you monitor your compliance status, adapt to framework updates, and maintain a strong cybersecurity posture year-round.

We are committed to helping your institution achieve and maintain compliance, enhance its cybersecurity resilience, and protect its valuable assets and customer data.

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SAMA CSF Compliance

Stay ahead of others by complying with Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).

What is SAMA CSF - KSA

The SAMA Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a mandatory regulatory framework issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to enhance the cybersecurity posture and resilience of financial institutions and other entities under its supervision.

The framework provides a comprehensive set of principles, objectives, and control considerations designed to establish a baseline level of cybersecurity risk management across the Saudi financial sector.

While drawing inspiration from internationally recognized standards like NIST CSF and ISO 27001, the SAMA CSF is specifically tailored to address the unique threat landscape and regulatory requirements within the Kingdom's financial industry.

Maturity Model

CSF Strucrure

Who Should Comply With SAMA CSF?

Compliance with the SAMA CSF is mandatory for all entities regulated and supervised by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). This includes a wide range of financial institutions, such as:

> All licensed Banks operating in Saudi Arabia.

All licensed Insurance and Reinsurance Companies.

> All licensed Financing Companies.

Credit Bureaus.

> Financial Market Infrastructure entities.

> Other financial institutions and potentially Fintech firms operating under SAMA's purview.

Any organization falling under SAMA's regulatory authority must adhere to the requirements set forth in the SAMA CSF.

How Cyberatos Can Help You ?

Cyberatos offers specialized expertise and practical support to guide your organization through every stage of your SAMA CSF compliance journey.

Our comprehensive SAMA CSF compliance services include:

SAMA CSF Gap Analysis and Assessment: We conduct thorough assessments of your current cybersecurity posture and practices against the specific requirements of the SAMA CSF to identify compliance gaps and areas for improvement.

Implementation and Remediation Assistance: Our experts provide practical guidance and support to help you implement the technical and organizational controls necessary to address identified gaps and meet the framework's requirements.

Policy, Procedure, and Documentation Development: We assist in developing and customizing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and supporting documentation that are fully aligned with the SAMA CSF mandates.

Security Testing Services: We perform essential security testing, such as vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, to help you identify weaknesses and validate the effectiveness of your implemented controls, supporting framework requirements.

Training and Awareness Programs: We develop and deliver tailored training programs to ensure your employees understand their cybersecurity responsibilities and the importance of adhering to SAMA CSF requirements.

Readiness Assessments and Audit Support: We help prepare your organization for SAMA compliance audits or assessments, ensuring you are ready to demonstrate adherence to the framework.

Ongoing Compliance Support: Cybersecurity is an ongoing process. We offer continuous support to help you monitor your compliance status, adapt to framework updates, and maintain a strong cybersecurity posture year-round.

We are committed to helping your institution achieve and maintain compliance, enhance its cybersecurity resilience, and protect its valuable assets and customer data.