Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Strategy
October 2020
Strategies and Action Plans
The National Cybersecurity Strategy was developed to reflect the strategic ambition of the Kingdom in a manner that is balanced between security, trust, and growth. It was created to achieve the concept of (a safe and reliable Saudi cyberspace that enables growth and prosperity)It also includes six main concepts:
- Integration
- Regulation
- Assurance
- Defence
- Cooperation
- Construction
The national strategy aims to:
- Integrated cybersecurity governance at a national level
- Effective management of cyber risks at the national level
- Protecting cyberspace
- Strengthening national capabilities in defence against cyber threats
- Strengthening partnerships and cooperation in Cybersecurity
- Building national human capabilities and developing the cybersecurity industry in the Kingdom