The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched an accreditation programme for cybersecurity audit service providers. The launch is part of the national framework for compliance with information security, in accordance with the National Cybersecurity Strategy. Cybersecurity companies can now obtain a certification as a cybersecurity audit service provider within six weeks.
Head of Procurement and Tendering Department at the ministry, Dana Al Abdullah, stressed on the importance of working within the framework of the National Cybersecurity Strategy, saying it helps institutions in all sectors secure their information technology systems. She added her department will provide a guide comprising the details of all the accredited service providers, providing institutions with an up-to-date resource of all such service providers.
