NCA & SAMA COMPLIANCE • GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE (GRC) • RIYADH & GCC

NCA Compliance & Audits
& SAMA CSF Alignment
in Saudi Arabia

Navigate complex national regulatory mandates and achieve guaranteed audit readiness. Codhaus provides end-to-end gap assessments, cybersecurity policy engineering, risk registers, and official compliance audits for NCA ECC-1:2018, NCA CSCC-1:2019, NCA CCC-1:2020, SAMA CSF, and the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).

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Saudi Arabia & GCC Focused
Arabic/English Experiences
Scalable & Secure Architecture
  • PERFORMANCE
  • SCALE
  • PEOPLE
  • DIGITAL GROWTH
MODERN TECHNOLOGY REAL BUSINESS IMPACT
WHY CYBERSECURITY COMPLIANCE MATTERS

Why Saudi Enterprises
Require Expert GRC Consulting to Avoid Fines & Penalties

Compliance with the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) and Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) is a mandatory legal requirement for operating in the Kingdom. Non-compliance risks severe administrative fines, loss of operational licenses, and exclusion from government tenders. Codhaus transforms cybersecurity compliance from an operational burden into a trusted commercial advantage.

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NCA ECC-1:2018
Mandatory Controls

Comprehensive gap analysis across all 5 main domains and 114 sub-controls required for government agencies and private organizations.

NCA CSCC-1:2019
Critical Systems

Advanced cybersecurity controls for organizations operating national critical infrastructure, defense, energy, utilities, and healthcare.

SAMA CSF
Banking Clearance

Full banking, payment gateway, and FinTech regulatory compliance covering governance, risk management, and third-party assurance.

Saudi PDPL
Data Privacy

Personal Data Protection Law readiness including data flow mapping, privacy policies, consent workflows, and cross-border transfer controls.

COMPREHENSIVE COMPLIANCE & GRC SERVICES

End-to-End NCA & SAMA
Compliance Services in Saudi Arabia

From gap assessments and policy engineering to automated evidence collection, mock audits, and official regulatory auditor defense.

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NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC-1:2018)

Exhaustive gap assessment and operational implementation across all 114 sub-controls spanning governance, defense, and resilience.

NCA Critical Systems Controls (CSCC-1:2019)

Rigorous hardening for sensitive and mission-critical government infrastructure, energy grids, financial networks, and healthcare systems.

NCA Cloud Cybersecurity Controls (CCC-1:2020)

Ensuring cloud tenants and service providers satisfy mandatory encryption, tenant isolation, and in-Kingdom data residency rules.

SAMA Cyber Security Framework (CSF) Consulting

Connect with third-party APIs and business systems.

Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) Readiness

Modern, user-centric designs that convert.

Enterprise Cybersecurity Policy Engineering

Upgrade from legacy systems to modern React applications.

Third-Party & Vendor Risk Management (TPRM)

Establishing vendor security evaluation frameworks complying with NCA Third-Party Cybersecurity Controls and SAMA supply chain mandates.

Regulatory Mock Audits & Auditor Defense

Simulated regulatory audit rehearsals and direct on-site technical representation during formal NCA and SAMA external audits.

GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORKS

Recognized Standards & Enterprise GRC Platforms

Our certified compliance auditors leverage leading enterprise GRC platforms, official regulatory toolkits, and international security standards.

NCA ECC & CSCC Toolkits
N
SAMA CSF Framework
TS
Saudi PDPL & SDAIA
JS
JavaScript
ISO/IEC 27001 & 27701
OneTrust & ServiceNow GRC
Redux
REST
REST APIs
GraphQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Vanta & Drata GRC / AWS
Cybersecurity Compliance Services for Saudi Businesses
REGULATORY ALIGNMENT FOR SAUDI VISION 2030

Cybersecurity Compliance
Engineered for the Kingdom

Operating successfully in Saudi Arabia demands meticulous adherence to national cybersecurity regulations, executive risk oversight, and bulletproof audit evidence.

Official compliance mapping against National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA ECC, CSCC, CCC) requirements
SAMA Cybersecurity Framework alignment for banks, FinTechs, and payment gateways in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) data classification and cross-border transfer compliance
Executive GRC dashboards providing board-level risk visibility and actionable remediation roadmaps
Local Riyadh and Jeddah certified GRC consultants providing on-site auditor representation and defense
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Targeted Compliance for Critical Saudi Verticals

We tailor cybersecurity governance and compliance roadmaps to the exact industry sectors and regulatory supervisors governing Saudi commerce.

Clean Next.js architecture and web platform development
GRC EXCELLENCE & REGULATORY MASTERY

Audit-Ready Policies. Mapped Controls.
Guaranteed Clearance.

Our cybersecurity compliance team combines deep regulatory insight with practical technical engineering to close audit gaps and achieve official compliance approvals on schedule.

Certified GRC practitioners holding CISA, CISM, CRISC, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor credentials
100% audit clearance track record across Saudi government and private enterprise engagements
Complete alignment with NCA ECC-1:2018, NCA CSCC-1:2019, SAMA CSF, and Saudi PDPL
Bilingual policy documentation and risk registers delivered in Arabic and English
Direct auditor defense and representation during formal on-site regulatory audits

Let's Build
Something Great

Talk to our experts about your idea and get a tailored recommendation.

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Enterprise GRC Framework & Compliance Architecture

A structured 5-pillar governance lifecycle aligning people, policies, and technical controls.

Our compliance architecture methodically spans regulatory discovery, operational gap assessment, policy engineering, technical control remediation, and auditor verification.

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React
Frontend Library
Next.js
Full-Stack Framework
TypeScript
Type Safety
Your Application
(Web / SaaS / Platform)
Node.js
Backend Services
APIs & Integrations
Third-Party Services
PostgreSQL / MongoDB
Databases
Cloud Infrastructure
(AWS / Vercel / Others)

What We Deliver in Compliance & Audit Engagements

Turnkey compliance deliverables, formalized policy documents, and regulatory evidence binders designed for immediate auditor sign-off.

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Corporate Websites

High-performing websites that build trust and credibility.

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Web Applications

Custom web apps for complex business needs.

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Web Applications

SAMA CSF Readiness

Scalable products for initial and growing businesses.

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SAMA CSF Readiness

E-commerce Frontends

Fast and engaging online stores.

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E-commerce Frontends

Portals & Dashboards

Powerful dashboards for internal and external users.

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Auditor Defense Support

Built for Saudi Arabia and the GCC

Tailored web experiences that respect local culture, language and business requirements. Our solutions support Arabic and English content, RTL layouts and integrations with local payment providers and government platforms.

Arabic & English multilingual support
Right-to-left (RTL) layout
Local payment and identity integrations
Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030
Optimized for regional markets
EN AR

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“Technology that speaks your language.”

Performance That Drives Results

We build fast, optimized websites that deliver better user experiences and stronger search visibility. Our focus on Core Web Vitals, clean code and modern hosting ensures your website performs where it matters.

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98 Performance
0-49 Poor
50-89 Needs Improvement
90-100 Good
Optimized Core Web Vitals
Fast loading speeds
Image and code optimization
SEO-friendly structure
Scalable hosting architecture

Integrations That Expand Possibilities

We connect your website with the tools and services your business relies on.

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Payment Gateways
Identity & Authentication
Messaging Platforms
→
Enterprise Governance Scope
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NCA Control Mapping
Technical Remediation
Official Audit Attestation

Industries We Serve

We guide enterprise leaders and government entities across Saudi Arabia to complete cybersecurity compliance clearance.

Healthcare
Banking & FinTech
Government & Sovereign
Healthcare & MedTech
Energy & Petrochemicals
E-Commerce & Retail
Manufacturing

6-Stage Cybersecurity Compliance Roadmap

A proven compliance lifecycle ensuring complete control coverage, rapid gap closure, and guaranteed regulatory audit readiness.

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01

Scope Definition & Framework Identification

Identify applicable mandates (NCA ECC, CSCC, CCC, SAMA CSF, or PDPL).

02

Baseline Gap Assessment & Evidence Review

Evaluate existing policies, technical controls, and operational records against standards.

03

Risk Assessment & Risk Register Creation

Conduct formal threat modeling, quantify organizational risks, and develop risk registers.

04

Policy Engineering & Control Remediation

Draft bilingual security policies and implement required technical security controls.

05

Mock Audit & Official Auditor Defense

Rehearse audit interviews, compile evidence binders, and represent you during reviews.

Gaps
into Compliance.

From initial gap discovery to complete regulatory audit clearance.

Cybersecurity Compliance FAQs

Answers to key technical, operational, and regulatory questions about NCA and SAMA cybersecurity compliance in Saudi Arabia.

NCA ECC-1:2018 is a mandatory national cybersecurity standard established by the National Cybersecurity Authority of Saudi Arabia. It consists of 114 sub-controls across 5 main domains: Cybersecurity Governance, Cybersecurity Defense, Cybersecurity Resilience, Third-Party and Cloud Computing Cybersecurity, and Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
NCA compliance is mandatory for all government agencies, ministries, public authorities, and state-owned enterprises, as well as private sector companies that own or operate Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), handle government contracts, or provide essential public services.
We conduct end-to-end assessments against the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Cyber Security Framework across all 4 domains: Cybersecurity Leadership and Governance, Cybersecurity Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity Operations and Technology, and Third-Party Cybersecurity, delivering formal audit defense and policy registers.
Violations of the Saudi PDPL can result in administrative fines of up to SAR 5,000,000, potential imprisonment for unlawful disclosure of sensitive personal data, and severe reputational damage or revocation of commercial licenses.
A standard NCA gap assessment typically takes 3 to 6 weeks, while complete remediation, policy engineering, and mock audit defense span 8 to 16 weeks depending on organizational size and existing security maturity.
Yes. Our senior GRC advisors participate directly in auditor interviews, review and compile evidence binders, clarify technical implementations, and draft official remediation responses to ensure successful regulatory certification.
Our GRC consultants hold top international credentials including Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and ISO 27001 / ISO 22301 Lead Auditor.
All security policies, risk registers, compliance evidence binders, and executive presentations are delivered in fully localized, professional Arabic and English to satisfy both internal technical teams and Saudi government auditors.

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