Saudi Arabia National Cybersecurity Authority Continues to Receive Tier 2 License Applications to Provide MSOC Services

Saudi Arabia National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) is continuing to receive Tier 2 license applications to provide Managed Security Operations Center (MSOC) services. This tier allows the service provider to provide MSOC services to all organizations, excluding government organizations and organizations that own, operate, or host CNIs. This initiative is part of NCA’s strategic objectives in developing the cybersecurity sector, providing a supportive environment to stimulate investments in the cybersecurity market, and enhancing competitiveness. This will contribute to improving the services provided to national organizations.

This is toward achieving the objectives of the National Cybersecurity Strategy to strengthen cybersecurity in the Kingdom, and building an integrated cybersecurity ecosystem that meets the growing demand for cybersecurity services. This will enable national organizations to access cybersecurity services that are reliable, mature, and of high quality; in addition to the development of specialized national capabilities in this field. NCA invites those interested in providing Tier 2 services to meet the requirements specified in the <<Regulatory Framework for licensing MSOC services>> and to submit their applications through the National Portal for Cybersecurity Services <<Haseen>>

NCA is the national entity in charge of cybersecurity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and serves as the national authority and reference on its affairs. NCA aims to improve the cybersecurity posture of the Kingdom in order to safeguard its vital interests, national security, critical infrastructures, high-priority sectors, and government services and activities. The NCA also focuses on stimulating the growth of the cybersecurity sector in the Kingdom and empowering innovation and investment in cyberspace.