Financial Cybersecurity

SAMA CSF

Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority Cybersecurity Framework

What is SAMA CSF?

SAMA's Cybersecurity Framework mandates comprehensive cybersecurity controls for financial institutions regulated by the Saudi Central Bank across governance, risk, and technology domains.

Key Focus Areas

Cybersecurity governance

Risk management and compliance

Asset management

Identity and access management

Application and infrastructure security

Third-party management

Incident and threat management

Business continuity

How ICyberWave Helps

Our end-to-end consulting, implementation, and audit support approach

Maturity Assessment

Assess cybersecurity maturity against SAMA CSF domains.

Gap Remediation

Develop and execute plans to address control gaps.

Control Implementation

Implement technical and administrative controls.

Documentation & Evidence

Prepare documentation for SAMA compliance reviews.

Ongoing Compliance

Support continuous monitoring and periodic reassessment.

Benefits of SAMA CSF

SAMA regulatory compliance

Strengthened financial cybersecurity

Financial data protection

Vendor security management

International standards alignment

Reduced cyber risk and penalties

Who Needs This?

Banks, insurance companies, fintech firms, payment providers, and all SAMA-regulated financial institutions.

Typical Timeline

3–8 months for assessment and implementation.

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