Recognizing the increasing threat of cyberattacks, Saudi Arabia developed a data protection law in 2021. Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) is the Kingdom’s first data protection law designed to maintain data security and consumer privacy. PDPL was published in the Official Gazette on September 24, 2021, and went into force on September 14, 2023. Source The Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) was selected for PDPL's...
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Qatar NIA Controls are a set of comprehensive guidelines developed by the Qatar National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA). These controls are designed to guide organizations in Qatar in implementing effective information security measures to protect their information assets and achieve regulatory compliance. The NCSA suggests implementing security measures across all aspects of organizational and business operations, including physical, operational, and technical domains. But what security measures are...
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With the increasing risk of cyberattacks, securing sensitive information is a crucial concern for organizations worldwide. Qatar, being at the forefront of digital transformation, has introduced the Qatar NIA (National Information Assurance) framework to defend against cyber threats and data vulnerabilities. Over the last year, 18% of Qatari enterprises encountered a cybersecurity incident, and 5% faced more than five incidents. The financial toll of each incident...
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Maintaining control and compliance has become necessary to sustain business success today. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs play a crucial role in helping businesses in Saudi Arabia navigate the complexities of risks and regulations. A GRC Program guides how an organization should manage its operations, risks, and adherence to regulations. However, manual GRC processes can be burdensome and prone to error. Is your GRC program...
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NCA OSMACC is a comprehensive set of cybersecurity requirements designed to strengthen an organization’s presence on social media networks. As businesses increasingly rely on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to engage with their target audience, the vulnerabilities associated with these channels become apparent. In 2021, 21% of organizations became targets of one to ten social media attacks. ~ Statista Organizations face several...
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Continuing our exploration of NCA Cybersecurity Controls, we will discuss operational Technology Cybersecurity Controls (NCA OTCC). Operational Technology is crucial in the functioning of essential infrastructures, including sections such as energy, transportation, manufacturing, and more. The interconnectivity of these systems poses unique challenges and vulnerabilities that demand a specialized set of cybersecurity measures. In 2022, over 40% of the worldwide industrial control systems (ICS) computers experienced...
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