About this Framework
The NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC-1:2018) define minimum mandatory cybersecurity requirements for all government entities and critical national infrastructure organisations in Saudi Arabia. Covering 29 main controls and 114 subcontrols across governance, protection, detection, response and recovery, compliance is a regulatory obligation enforced by the NCA with formal periodic assessments required.
Key Control Domains
Cybersecurity Governance
Risk Management
Cybersecurity in IT
Cybersecurity in OT
Third-Party Cybersecurity
Physical Cybersecurity
Cloud Cybersecurity
Who Needs This?
- Saudi government ministries and agencies
- Critical national infrastructure operators
- Public-sector and semi-government organisations
- Entities regulated by the NCA
Compliance Benefits
- Mandatory NCA regulatory compliance
- Reduced national cyber attack surface
- Structured security governance framework
- Alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 digital transformation
Official Reference
NCA Official ECC Page
https://nca.gov.sa/en/pages/ecc
Assessment Details
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