SAMA Cybersecurity Framework Compliance
Complete guidance for Saudi financial institutions to meet SAMA cybersecurity requirements in cloud environments.
Get SAMA AssessmentWhat is SAMA Cybersecurity Framework?
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) Cybersecurity Framework establishes mandatory security controls for all financial institutions operating in Saudi Arabia. It covers banks, insurance companies, financing companies, and other regulated entities.
Compliance Deadline
All SAMA-regulated entities must demonstrate compliance with the framework. Non-compliance can result in regulatory penalties and operational restrictions.
SAMA Framework Domains
Cybersecurity Governance
- Cybersecurity Policy
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Risk Management Framework
- Security Awareness
Cybersecurity Defense
- Asset Management
- Access Control
- Cryptography
- Network Security
Cybersecurity Resilience
- Business Continuity
- Disaster Recovery
- Incident Response
- Backup Management
Third-Party Security
- Vendor Assessment
- Contract Requirements
- Ongoing Monitoring
- Cloud Security
SAMA Cloud Security Requirements
When using cloud services, SAMA-regulated entities must implement additional controls to protect sensitive financial data and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Data residency within Saudi Arabia
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Multi-factor authentication
- Security event logging and monitoring
- Vulnerability management program
- Penetration testing requirements
- Incident response procedures
- Business continuity planning
Our SAMA Services
Gap Assessment
Identify compliance gaps in your current environment
Control Implementation
Deploy required security controls on cloud infrastructure
Audit Preparation
Documentation and evidence collection for regulators
Achieve SAMA Compliance
Our experts will guide you through every step of SAMA compliance for your cloud environment.
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