Saudi Arabia Mandates Cybersecurity Compliance for Private Sector

• •NCNICC-1:2025 mandates cybersecurity compliance for non-CNI private sector entities in Saudi Arabia.
• •Infratech is providing support for organizations to achieve compliance through assessments and remediation.
• •The framework addresses governance, cyber defense, and third-party relationships to enhance cybersecurity.

On September 20, 2026, Saudi Arabia's National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) announced the NCNICC-1:2025 cybersecurity compliance framework, which mandates minimum cybersecurity controls for non-Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) private sector entities. This framework is designed to enhance protection against internal and external cyber threats as organizations increasingly digitize operations and adopt cloud services. Infratech, a local cybersecurity firm, is assisting businesses in understanding and implementing these requirements through gap assessments and remediation strategies. The framework emphasizes governance, cyber defense, third-party relationships, and cloud security. Organizations must identify their applicability, conduct gap assessments, and implement necessary controls to ensure compliance. The shift in focus to the private sector reflects the growing cyber risks associated with digital transformation. Compliance is now a baseline expectation for safeguarding information and business continuity.