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The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), alongside a delegation of prominent Saudi national cybersecurity companies, is participating in the RSA Conference, an international cybersecurity event taking place from April 28 to May 1, 2025, in San Francisco, USA. Their joint presence at the conference underscores the Kingdom's commitment to advancing the growth of its cybersecurity sector, strengthening international cooperation to address pressing cyberspace issues, supporting global economic and social development, establishing strategic partnerships with international cybersecurity entities, and facilitating the exchange of expertise and knowledge across this vital and promising sector. The NCA's dedicated pavilion showcases the significant opportunities within Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity landscape, including the latest locally developed cybersecurity products, solutions, and services. It also highlights the NCA's key initiatives focused on technology localization, supporting innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors, and developing specialized human capital within the sector. Organized by the NCA, the pavilion hosts leading national cybersecurity companies, including SITE, Cyberani by aramco digital, sirar by stc, and SAMI-AEC, as well as promising local startups from the Cybersecurity Accelerator program: CyberCave, COGNNA, and Trustline. The RSA Conference serves as an international platform, convening cybersecurity leaders, experts, specialists, and stakeholders. It offers a valuable opportunity to explore cutting-edge knowledge, discuss critical cybersecurity trends and challenges, and foster robust partnerships among international organizations and specialized global companies.

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the fifth edition of the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) Annual Meeting will be held October 1-2 in Riyadh, under the theme 'Scaling Cohesive Advancement in Cyberspace.'  The GCF Annual Meeting 2025 will bring together global leaders, senior decision-makers, policymakers, industry experts and other international stakeholders for action-oriented collaboration around key challenges and opportunities in Cyberspace. This year’s edition aims to scale the cohesive advancements accomplished by the GCF community, elevating their scope, capacity, and impact to advance towards a more secure and resilient Cyberspace for all. It will focus on five main sub-themes: Beyond the Inflection Point; Cyber Economics Redefined; Strengthening Cyber Inclusion; Behavioural Lens in Cyberspace; Opportunities at the Cyber Horizon. Across the sub-themes, the GCF Annual Meeting 2025 will advance dialogue toward building a secure and reliable Cyberspace that supports economic growth, societal prosperity, individual security, and national stability. Within this framework, it will address shared priorities such as fostering alignment in a rapidly evolving global landscape; advancing cyber economic cohesion to enable scalable growth and shared prosperity; strengthening collective action for a human-centered and inclusive Cyberspace; leveraging behavioral insights to influence actions, counter manipulations, and foster safe cyber environments; and harnessing technological advancements to tackle fast-evolving challenges in Cyberspace. From its inception as an annual event in 2020, GCF has evolved into a platform that works year-round to strengthen the safety and resilience of Cyberspace. Today, GCF is a global, non-profit organization that is accelerating progress on its objectives of catalyzing social impact, enabling economic prosperity, pushing knowledge boundaries, and advancing global, collaborative action. 

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has announced the companies that have obtained Tier 1 licenses to provide Managed Security Operations Center (MSOC) services. These licenses allow providers to deliver comprehensive MSOC services to all organizations, including government and private sector organizations that own, operate, or host Critical National Infrastructures (CNIs). This step aligns with the NCA's strategic goals of fostering a robust cybersecurity sector in Saudi Arabia and stimulating investment, ultimately strengthening national cybersecurity and improving services for national organizations. The NCA issued Tier 1 licenses to «SITE, sirar by stc, Haboob, Cyberani by aramco digital, TCC, and SAMI-AEC». These licenses allow providers to offer MSOC services to the beneficiary organizations in order to strengthen cybersecurity, detect cyber threats, and provide recommendations on how to address them. The NCA has stated that this licensing phase follows the issuance of the "Regulatory Framework for Licensing Managed Security Operations Center Services" and the issuance of the "National Policy for Managed Security Operations Centers" mandating government and private sector organizations that own, operate, or host CNIs to carry out their Security Operations Center (SOC) work through a Tier 1 licensed MSOC service provider. The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) is the national entity in charge of cybersecurity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the national reference in all its affairs. The NCA aims to enhance the Kingdom's cybersecurity posture to safeguard its vital interests, national security, critical infrastructure, priority sectors, and government services and activities. The NCA undertakes several key responsibilities, including stimulating the growth of the Kingdom's cybersecurity sector, fostering innovation and investment therein, and licensing individuals and non-governmental entities to conduct cybersecurity-related activities and operations.   For more information 

The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF), in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), co-hosted its first ‘Meet GCF’ of 2025 in New York City.  Held at the United Nations Headquarters, the event convened UN officials, Ambassadors, experts, and members of the international diplomatic community to lead the discussion on how the global community can work together to overcome challenges and harness opportunities in Cyberspace.  In his opening remarks, Mohammed Al-Ateek, Deputy Permanent Representative of  Saudi Arabia to the UN, reflected on the statement made by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the outset of the GCF Annual Meeting 2024: “Cyberspace is closely linked to the growth of economies, the prosperity of societies, the security of individuals, and the stability of nations.” This holistic approach, noted Mr. Al-Ateek, is one “we need collectively to adopt for cybersecurity, encompassing social, economic, behavioral, and security dimensions.”  The event included a session on ‘Collective Action in Cyberspace: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities,’ where Chris Inglis, first U.S. National Cyber Director, emphasized the need for innovative partnerships and diverse collaborations between all stakeholders to create a safer, more secure Cyberspace for all.  The event brought to the fore GCF’s active contributions to advancing global initiatives and partnerships that address key issues and opportunities in Cyberspace, from the economic dimension of cybersecurity through the newly launched Centre for Cyber Economics, in collaboration the World Economic Forum, to the social dimension, ensuring that Cyberspace is a safe and secure place for children globally.  “Today, GCF stands as a global, non-profit organization and a permanent platform for collaboration - an evolution that has enabled GCF to expand its efforts and build important partnerships across several activities,” said Eng. Abdulrahman AlHassan, Acting CEO of GCF.  At Meet GCF New York, a new partnership between GCF and the United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI) to deliver the ‘Empowering Women to Leadership in Cyber’ program was announced, aimed at advancing women’s leadership in cybersecurity positions. The program is part of the Women Empowerment in Cybersecurity (WEC) initiative – instated by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al-Saud - which aims to bridge the global cybersecurity talent gap through efforts to upskill and empower more women in the sector.  The New York meeting is the latest in the ongoing ‘Meet GCF’ event series held in global cities, following previous editions in Riyadh, Geneva and Brussels.

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has launched the second phase of the Cybersecurity Postgraduate Scholarship Program and invited eligible individuals to register for the program starting today at the NCA's website, www.nca.gov.sa. The program's main objective is to empower national talents to enhance their academic skills in key cybersecurity domains, addressing the national demand for expertise in this field, and bolstering the workforce with qualified cyber professionals. This initiative focuses on several cybersecurity priority areas, including cryptography, security of operational technology systems, cybersecurity-related public policies, and cybersecurity in emerging technologies. In its second phase, the program intends to offer various supportive benefits to its participants. These include scholarships to 30 prestigious international universities renowned for cybersecurity expertise, as well as research grants in cybersecurity fields. Such initiatives are designed to enable scholarship recipients to devise innovative solutions to both current and future cyber challenges. Furthermore, the program offers support initiatives aimed at honing the practical skills of the participants, thereby cultivating distinguished national talents with strong competitiveness in the cybersecurity sector. These efforts are expected to enhance the skills of future cybersecurity leaders. 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. Additionally, the NCA is dedicated to developing national capabilities in cybersecurity and participating in the creation of educational and training programs in this essential field.   For More Information

The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the signing of an agreement to establish the Centre for Cyber Economics (CCE) in Riyadh, during the WEF Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland.GCF and WEF aim to establish the Centre as a global platform that addresses the economic dimension of cybersecurity. The Centre will advance knowledge to enable decision-makers worldwide to build a deep understanding of the close relationship between economics and cybersecurity. The Centre’s research and studies will also provide robust tools for formulating policies and strategies to safeguard the global economy while contributing to enhancing cybersecurity around the world.H.E. Eng. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Mazyed, Governor of the National Cybersecurity Authority, acting on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Global Cybersecurity Forum, noted that the establishment of the Centre – a collaboration between GCF and WEF – forms part of cybersecurity efforts in Saudi Arabia that have culminated in its world-leading position in the sector. The Kingdom’s contributions to the cybersecurity sector at local, regional, and global levels have gained the Saudi model of cybersecurity recognition for its successful and pioneering approach.  H.E. Al-Mazyed added that the development of the Centre for Cyber Economics sits within the framework of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s aims to build global platforms and launch pioneering global initiatives in various fields related to the sector, including the establishment of GCF as an institute by Royal Decree in 2023. GCF aims to push knowledge boundaries, build the foundations for cooperation in Cyberspace, and leverage opportunities within the cybersecurity sector to enhance cyber resilience and enable prosperity around the world.