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    SAMA Cyber Security Framework Consulting

    SAMA CSF · Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority Cybersecurity Framework

    For banks, insurers, finance companies and fintechs regulated by the Saudi Central Bank. We assess your maturity against the SAMA Cyber Security Framework, prioritize gaps toward the required level, help implement controls and governance, and prepare evidence for self-assessments and regulator reviews.

    Reviewed by Santhosh K, Principal GRC Advisor, CyberWave GRC · CISA, CISM, CCISO, HITRUST CCSFP, CHQP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

    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

    What our engagement includes

    Maturity assessment against the SAMA CSF domains
    Gap analysis and remediation roadmap
    Cyber security governance structure and policies
    Third-party and cloud security controls
    Evidence pack for self-assessment
    Board and management reporting

    How the engagement works

    01

    Maturity Assessment

    Assess cybersecurity maturity against SAMA CSF domains.

    02

    Gap Remediation

    Develop and execute plans to address control gaps.

    03

    Control Implementation

    Implement technical and administrative controls.

    04

    Documentation & Evidence

    Prepare documentation for SAMA compliance reviews.

    05

    Ongoing Compliance

    Support continuous monitoring and periodic reassessment.

    Timeline and cost factors

    Typical timeline: 3–8 months for assessment and implementation. Cost depends on scope, organization size, number of locations and systems, current maturity and how much hands-on implementation support you need. Any certification, assessment or audit body fees are separate and set by that body.

    Questions buyers ask

    Organizations regulated by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), such as banks, insurers and finance companies. Some service providers to them are also expected to meet requirements.

    The framework uses maturity levels from 0 to 5, and member organizations are expected to reach at least level 3. We measure where you stand today.

    Saudi organizations may also need to meet the National Cybersecurity Authority's Essential Cybersecurity Controls. We map overlapping controls so work is reused.

    No. It is a regulatory framework assessed through self-assessment and regulator review.

    Usually yes, because financial institutions process personal data. We can address both together.

    Not sure this is the right framework?

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