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Saudi Arabia: National Policy for Managed Security Operations Centers (MSOC)

Progress

Current status
adopted
10 Mar 2023 adopted
25 Jan 2023 processing consultation
15 Dec 2022 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
Saudi Arabia
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

10 Mar 2023
adopted

Adopted National Policy for Managed Security Operations Centers (MSOC)

On 10 March 2024, the Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) adopted the National Policy for Managed Security Operations Centers (MSOC). The National Policy aims to support and improve MSOC services and outlines technical standards regarding c…

Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
25 Jan 2023
processing consultation

Closed consultation on National Policy for Managed Security Operations Centers (MSOC)

On 25 January 2023, the public consultation closes on the "National Policy for Managed Security Operations Centers (MSOC)" issued by the Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA). The National Policy aims to support and improve MSOC services and…

Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
15 Dec 2022
in consultation

Opened consultation on National Policy for Managed Security Operations Centers (MSOC)

On 15 December 2022, the Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) opened a public consultation on the "National Policy for Managed Security Operations Centers (MSOC)" until 25 January 2023. The National Policy aims to support and improve MSOC s…

Event type order
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body