SAMA CSF Compliance

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) mandates that all regulated entities operating within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia comply with its Cyber Security Framework (CSF). This framework, developed by SAMA, outlines a comprehensive set of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and controls designed to strengthen the security posture of financial institutions across the Kingdom.

SAMA’s CSF is intended to establish a resilient and robust cybersecurity environment that safeguards the financial sector from cyber threats, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical financial systems and data.

By adopting the CSF, organizations can significantly enhance their cybersecurity capabilities, enabling proactive threat detection, effective incident response, and the mitigation of potential risks. The framework supports a risk-based approach, guiding institutions to prioritize security measures based on asset value, threat landscape, vulnerability exposure, and potential business impact.

Our approach aligns with the core requirements of the CSF framework while integrating additional information security controls tailored to the specific needs of the organization. Consulting Service International leverages its extensive experience supporting financial institutions in strengthening their information security governance and implementing best practices to ensure effective adoption of the CSF framework.

Our Methodology

Assess and understand the organizational context and business environment.

Conduct a comprehensive gap analysis aligned with the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) controls.

Develop a strategic remediation plan to address identified gaps.

Create and deliver the necessary documentation to support implementation.

Provide expert guidance throughout the implementation of controls.

Perform an internal audit to evaluate compliance with the implemented controls.

Assist in resolving any audit findings to ensure full compliance.

For details on the Cyber Security Framework (CSF) refer to the latest released version by SAMA.