Cybersecurity Assessment & Audit Services in Saudi Arabia
Measure Your Security Posture. Find the Gaps. Build a Clear Path to Remediation.
The Service
in Brief.
Nour Solutions provides cybersecurity assessment and audit support for organizations that need a clear, evidence-based view of their security posture, compliance readiness and technology risk.
We assess governance, risk, policies, processes and technical controls against the frameworks or standards that apply to your organization, then turn the findings into a prioritized remediation plan.
Our services support NCA, SAMA and CST-related requirements, ISO/IEC 27001, customer cybersecurity assessments and broader information-security assurance programs.
An assessment answers a question somebody else has asked. Where that question comes from a regulator, NCA, SAMA and CST compliance is the programme the findings feed into, and cybersecurity GRC consulting is what keeps the controls in place between assessments.
What Is a Cybersecurity Assessment?
A cybersecurity assessment evaluates how effectively an organization manages security risks and how well its governance, processes and controls align with defined requirements. Unlike a checklist-only review, a strong assessment connects findings to business impact, evidence, ownership and practical remediation.
Depending on the objective, an assessment may focus on regulatory compliance, cybersecurity maturity, information security controls, technical exposure, risk management or audit readiness.
Our Cybersecurity Assessment & Audit Services
| Assessment / Audit Service | What We Evaluate |
|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Gap Assessment | Current controls, policies, processes, governance and technical safeguards against a selected framework or requirement. |
| Cybersecurity Risk Assessment | Assets, threats, vulnerabilities, business impact, risk levels, ownership and treatment priorities. |
| Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment | Current maturity across governance, people, processes and technology against the selected maturity model. |
| Information Security Assessment | Information-security governance, access, assets, protection, monitoring, incident management and control effectiveness. |
| Framework Compliance Assessment | Control-by-control assessment against applicable NCA, SAMA, CST, ISO/IEC 27001 or customer requirements. |
| NCA Cybersecurity Assessment Support | Self-assessment preparation, evidence readiness, compliance review and external-assessment preparation for applicable NCA requirements. |
| SAMA Cybersecurity Assessment Support | Self-assessment readiness, control review, maturity preparation, evidence and follow-up support for SAMA-regulated organizations. |
| CST-CRF Assessment & Audit Readiness | CST-CRF scope, readiness, control alignment, evidence and preparation for applicable regulatory review. |
| ISO/IEC 27001 Internal Audit | ISMS implementation review, control effectiveness, internal audit evidence, nonconformities and corrective actions. |
| Audit Preparation & Coordination | Evidence review, interview preparation, audit logistics, response coordination and assessment support. |
| Audit Finding & Observation Closure | Root-cause analysis, corrective-action planning, remediation verification and closure evidence. |
| Vulnerability Assessment & Management | Identification, prioritization and tracking of vulnerabilities with focus on risk and remediation. |
Assessment Support for Saudi Regulatory Requirements
NCA Cybersecurity Assessments
NCA provides self-assessment and external-evaluation services for applicable organizations through Haseen. Nour Solutions can support the preparation side of the process by reviewing the applicable NCA legislation, assessing current compliance, organizing evidence, identifying gaps and preparing remediation actions.
- NCA framework applicability and scope review
- Control-by-control readiness assessment
- Self-assessment support
- Evidence preparation and validation
- Compliance gap reporting
- Corrective-action planning
- External-assessment readiness
SAMA Cybersecurity Assessments
SAMA's Cyber Security Framework requires periodic self-assessment and provides for review and audit of the assessment results and cybersecurity maturity. Nour Solutions supports regulated organizations with readiness reviews, control assessment, evidence preparation, maturity improvement planning and remediation.
- SAMA CSF readiness assessment
- Control and evidence review
- Cybersecurity maturity assessment support
- Self-assessment preparation
- Internal audit readiness
- Finding analysis and corrective actions
CST-CRF Assessments
CST's Cybersecurity Regulatory Framework applies to relevant ICT-sector service providers under CST's regulatory scope. Nour Solutions helps applicable organizations assess readiness against the CRF, identify control gaps, prepare documentation and evidence, and coordinate remediation and assessment preparation.
- CST-CRF scope and applicability review
- Control readiness assessment
- Governance and policy review
- Technical control assessment
- Evidence preparation
- Assessment readiness and remediation support
What We Assess
Governance & Management
- Cybersecurity governance structure
- Roles and responsibilities
- Policy management
- Risk governance
- Executive oversight
Risk & Compliance
- Cybersecurity risk management
- Risk registers and treatment
- Regulatory obligations
- Third-party cybersecurity risk
- Compliance status and evidence
Technical Security Controls
- Identity and access management
- Network security
- Endpoint security
- Vulnerability and patch management
- Security monitoring and logging
- Backup and recovery
- Cloud and infrastructure security
Operational Security
- Incident response
- Change management
- Security operations
- Business continuity
- Security awareness
- Supplier security processes
Our Cybersecurity Assessment Methodology
- Scope — Define the systems, business processes, regulatory requirements and assessment objectives.
- Collect — Review policies, procedures, architecture information, asset records, reports and available evidence.
- Assess — Evaluate governance, processes, controls and technical safeguards against the selected criteria.
- Validate — Conduct interviews, walkthroughs and evidence checks to verify how controls operate in practice.
- Score — Classify gaps and risks according to severity, business impact and applicable compliance priorities.
- Report — Deliver an executive summary, detailed findings and a prioritized remediation roadmap.
- Remediate — Support corrective actions, control improvements and evidence development.
- Reassess — Verify remediation progress and confirm whether identified gaps have been addressed.
Audit Preparation & Readiness Support
A successful audit starts well before the auditor arrives. Nour Solutions helps organizations move from assessment findings to an organized audit position.
- Audit scope and requirement review
- Evidence readiness checks
- Documentation review
- Control-owner preparation
- Interview and walkthrough preparation
- Mock audit / internal readiness review
- Finding response coordination
- Corrective-action and closure evidence
Finding & Observation Closure
Assessment findings are most valuable when they lead to measurable improvement. We help convert observations into structured corrective actions and verify that remediation is supported by appropriate evidence.
- Finding analysis and root cause
- Corrective-action planning
- Remediation ownership
- Target dates and tracking
- Technical and process remediation guidance
- Evidence review
- Closure validation
Who We Support
- Saudi enterprises and large organizations
- Government and government-related entities
- NCA-in-scope organizations
- SAMA-regulated financial institutions
- CST-regulated ICT service providers
- Saudi Aramco and industrial supply-chain organizations
- Engineering, EPC and manufacturing companies
- IT, software, cloud and managed-service providers
- Organizations preparing for customer or regulatory assessments
Why Choose Nour Solutions?
- Saudi-focused cybersecurity and compliance experience.
- Assessment methodology that combines governance and technical controls.
- Evidence-driven findings rather than generic recommendations.
- Clear separation between consulting support and independent regulatory assessment where applicable.
- Practical remediation roadmap linked to business risk and compliance priorities.
- End-to-end support from assessment through finding closure and follow-up.
Ready to Understand Your Cybersecurity Posture?
Whether you are preparing for an NCA, SAMA or CST requirement, an ISO/IEC 27001 internal audit, an enterprise customer assessment or a broader cybersecurity review, Nour Solutions can help you identify what needs attention and turn findings into a practical improvement plan.
Questions about this service?
Speak with a consultant about your requirement.
Frequently Asked
Questions.
What is a cybersecurity assessment?
A cybersecurity assessment is a structured review of an organization's governance, risk, processes and security controls against defined requirements or a selected framework.
What is the difference between a cybersecurity assessment and an audit?
An assessment can evaluate posture, maturity, risk or compliance. An audit is a formal examination of whether defined requirements or controls are implemented and operating as expected. The exact distinction depends on the applicable program.
Can Nour Solutions perform NCA cybersecurity assessments?
We provide consulting, readiness, self-assessment support, evidence preparation, gap analysis and remediation support. Formal NCA external evaluation follows the applicable NCA/Haseen process and assessor requirements.
Can you support SAMA cybersecurity assessments?
Yes. We can support SAMA-regulated organizations with self-assessment preparation, control reviews, maturity improvement, evidence and remediation. SAMA retains its regulatory review and audit role.
Do you support CST-CRF assessments?
Yes. We provide CST-CRF readiness, control assessment, documentation, evidence and remediation support for applicable organizations.
Can you perform an ISO/IEC 27001 internal audit?
Yes. ISO/IEC 27001 internal audit support is part of our assessment and audit services.
What happens after a cybersecurity assessment?
We provide findings, priorities and a remediation roadmap. We can then support corrective actions and perform follow-up validation where required.
Do you provide vulnerability assessments?
Yes. Vulnerability assessment and management can be included where it is relevant to the engagement scope.