Riyadh, March 23, 2025, The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has announced the companies that have received Tier 1 licenses to provide Managed Security Operations Center (MSOC) services. These licenses enable providers to offer comprehensive MSOC services to organizations, including government and private sector entities that own, operate, or host Critical National Infrastructures (CNIs). This initiative aligns with the NCA’s strategic objectives to strengthen the cybersecurity sector in Saudi Arabia, encourage investment, and enhance cybersecurity services for national organizations.
The NCA has granted Tier 1 licenses to «SITE, sirar by stc, Haboob, Cyberani by Aramco Digital, TCC, and SAMI-AEC». These licensed providers will offer MSOC services to beneficiary organizations to enhance cybersecurity, detect cyber threats, and provide mitigation recommendations.
This licensing phase follows the issuance of the ""Regulatory Framework for Licensing Managed Security Operations Center Services"" and the ""National Policy for Managed Security Operations Centers,"" which require government and private sector entities that own, operate, or host CNIs to conduct their Security Operations Center (SOC) activities through a Tier 1 licensed MSOC service provider.
The NCA, as Saudi Arabia's national cybersecurity authority and primary reference in the field, is committed to strengthening the Kingdom's cybersecurity posture. It aims to protect vital interests, national security, critical infrastructure, priority sectors, and government operations. The NCA also plays a key role in promoting the cybersecurity sector’s growth, fostering innovation and investment, and regulating cybersecurity activities by licensing individuals and non-governmental entities.