The Saudi Cybersecurity Workforce Framework
Te Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) is leading the national effort to protect the country’s cyber space. Tis mission requires a qualified national cybersecurity workforce capable of carrying out all types of cybersecurity work. Te NCA’s mandate was issued by Royal Order number 6801, dated October 31, 2017.
It includes building the national cybersecurity workforce, participating in the development of education and training programs, preparing professional standards and frameworks and developing and running tests to assess cybersecurity professionals. Te NCA has developed the Saudi Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (SCyWF) as a foundational step towards carrying out that mandate.