The National Cybersecurity Authority continues its efforts to build an ecosystem for examining and evaluating hardware and software from a cybersecurity perspective

The National Cybersecurity Authority continues its efforts to build a national ecosystem for examining and evaluating products from a cybersecurity perspective at the national level. The objective of this initiative is to enhance cybersecurity in the Kingdom to create a safe cyber environment that supports the growth of all sectors.

As an extension of these efforts, NCA is working on a project to develop procedures and requirements for examining and evaluating hardware and software in terms of cyber threats. This project conducts independent verification and validation (IV&V) tests in an accurate manner to assess the exposure of hardware and software to cyber risks.

In addition, the project aims to identify and classify devices and software that are highly sensitive to cyber risks and threats. It also seeks to contribute to the development of human capacities in independent cyber authentication and verification, while enabling the national industry to provide independent cyber authentication and verification of hardware and software. This would include capacity building for authentication and cyber verification laboratories and. With the cooperation with Saudi Information technology Company (SITE)

NCA is the national reference for cybersecurity in the Kingdom. NCA aims to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s cyberspace, enabling it to protect national security and vital state interests. NCA defends the Kingdom’s critical infrastructure, priority economic sectors, and government services and activities from cyber threats. Similarly, NCA sets the necessary standards for clearance of the import, export, and use of hardware and software in terms of cybersecurity, while ensuring compliance with these standards.