Compliance Assessment
Comprehensive CBE Cybersecurity Framework compliance assessment to evaluate security controls, identify compliance gaps, and measure alignment with Central Bank of Egypt cybersecurity requirements.
Domains
Controls
Focused
Complete SAMA Cybersecurity Framework coverage
Leadership
Governance & oversight
Operations
System Protection
Third Party
Vendor security
Resilience
Business continuity
Monitoring
SOC requirements
Data Protection
Privacy controls
Infrastructure
Network security
Reporting
Regulatory reports
A systematic approach to achieving SAMA Cybersecurity Framework compliance for Saudi Arabian financial institutions
Scope Definition
Identify applicable SAMA Cybersecurity Framework requirements based on your organization type, size, and services. Map regulatory expectations to business context.
Key Activities
- Entity classification (Bank, Insurance, Finance)
- Applicable control identification
- Regulatory timeline requirements
- Stakeholder identification
Tools & Resources
Current State Assessment
Document existing security controls, policies, and processes. Evaluate current capabilities against each SAMA requirement through interviews, evidence review, and technical testing.
Key Activities
- Policy and procedure review
- Technical control verification
- Staff interviews and walkthroughs
- Evidence collection and documentation
Tools & Resources
Gap Analysis
Compare current state against SAMA requirements to identify compliance gaps. Score each control area and categorize gaps by severity and remediation priority.
Key Activities
- Control-by-control assessment
- Gap severity classification
- Root cause analysis
- Compliance scoring methodology
Tools & Resources
Remediation Planning
Develop prioritized remediation plans for each identified gap. Define specific actions, owners, timelines, and resource requirements to achieve compliance.
Key Activities
- Risk-based prioritization
- Resource and cost estimation
- Quick wins identification
- Dependency mapping
Tools & Resources
reporting platform | Evidence vault
Implementation Support
Support implementation of remediation activities with technical guidance, policy development, and validation testing. Prepare for SAMA regulatory review.
Key Activities
- Control implementation guidance
- Policy and procedure development
- Validation testing
- Regulatory submission preparation
Tools & Resources
Remediation tracker | Retesting automation