IT Audit & Cybersecurity Audit Saudi Arabia
NCA-aligned IT audit, cybersecurity assessments, SAMA Cyber Security Framework reviews, and IT general controls testing for Saudi businesses and regulated entities.
Saudi Arabia's National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has established the Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) as the mandatory cybersecurity baseline for all government entities and critical national infrastructure — with significant implications for private sector organisations in regulated industries. Simultaneously, SAMA's Cyber Security Framework (CSF) mandates comprehensive cybersecurity programmes for banks, insurance companies, and payment service providers regulated by SAMA.
Intelli Solutions provides IT audit and cybersecurity assessment services aligned with NCA ECC, SAMA CSF, ISO 27001, and COBIT frameworks — helping Saudi organisations understand their cyber risk exposure, demonstrate regulatory compliance, and strengthen their IT control environments. Our team includes Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISAs) and cybersecurity specialists with deep knowledge of Saudi Arabia's regulatory requirements.
Our IT Audit Services
IT General Controls (ITGC)
Review of access management, change management, computer operations, and IT environment controls — foundational to external audit reliance on IT-generated financial data.
NCA ECC Compliance Assessment
Gap assessment against NCA's Essential Cybersecurity Controls — identifying control gaps with risk ratings and a prioritised remediation roadmap.
SAMA CSF Assessment
Maturity assessment of SAMA's Cyber Security Framework domains — governance, risk, compliance, technology, and operations — for SAMA-regulated entities.
Access Controls & IAM Review
Segregation of duties analysis, privileged access review, and identity and access management (IAM) controls — particularly critical for ERP systems and financial applications.
Fatoorah / ERP Security Review
Security review of ZATCA Fatoorah integration points, API authentication, invoice data integrity, and ERP financial module access controls.
Data Privacy & PDPL Compliance
Review of compliance with Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) — data classification, consent management, breach notification, and cross-border transfer controls.
Saudi Arabia's IT & Cybersecurity Regulatory Framework
Key Saudi cybersecurity regulations affecting private sector organisations:
- NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC-2018): Mandatory for government entities and critical infrastructure sectors. Best practice for all Saudi organisations. Covers 5 domains: cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, human aspects, and technology aspects
- SAMA Cyber Security Framework (CSF): Mandatory for SAMA-licensed financial institutions. 3-year periodic assessments required. Covers governance, compliance, risk management, operations, and technology
- Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): Effective September 2023. Applies to all entities processing personal data of Saudi residents. Data protection officer requirement, breach notification within 72 hours, and significant penalties for non-compliance
- ZATCA Fatoorah Security Requirements: All Phase 2 integrated entities must implement ZATCA's specified API security controls — CSID certificate management, TLS 1.2+, and invoice tamper-proofing
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