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CST Cybersecurity Regulatory Framework for ICT Providers

Telecom and ICT providers answer to the Communications, Space and Technology Commission. We assess you against its Cybersecurity Regulatory Framework and prepare the evidence the regulator expects.

What the CST Framework Is

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) regulates the ICT sector in the Kingdom and has issued a Cybersecurity Regulatory Framework for ICT service providers. It sets cybersecurity requirements for the providers that run the networks and digital services the country depends on.

The framework covers governance, risk management, protection of networks and customer data, incident handling and reporting, and third-party risk. It sits alongside the NCA controls, and providers commonly need to show alignment with both.

Who Needs This

  • Licensed telecom operators and ICT service providers.
  • Data centre, cloud and internet service providers under CST licensing.
  • Providers preparing for a CST compliance review.
  • ICT companies mapping CST requirements to NCA controls.

Our Methodology

Every engagement follows the Cyber Shields rhythm: Assess, Protect, Monitor. For this engagement, that translates into the following steps.

  1. Scope and licence review. Under a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement, we confirm which CST requirements apply to your licences and services.
  2. Gap assessment. Each applicable requirement is assessed, with evidence recorded.
  3. Cross-mapping. Findings are mapped to the NCA controls so one programme serves both regulators.
  4. Remediation roadmap. A sequenced plan with owners, timelines and acceptance criteria.
  5. Regulatory readiness. We prepare the evidence pack and brief your team for the review.

What You Receive

  • Applicability statement for your licences and services.
  • Requirement-by-requirement assessment against the CST framework.
  • Cross-map to NCA controls.
  • Remediation roadmap and evidence pack.
  • Readout session with your team, in Arabic and English.

Standards & References

Findings are anchored to recognized frameworks so they are defensible and cross-mappable.

  • CST Cybersecurity Regulatory Framework
  • NCA ECC
  • ISO/IEC 27001

Official Sources and References

The documents behind this page, linked at the publisher. Where a Saudi regulation is published in both languages, the Arabic text is the binding version.

Engagement & Investment

Every engagement is scoped individually. Pricing depends on the size and complexity of your environment, the systems or controls in scope, and the timeline you need to work to. Rather than publish figures that rarely fit a specific situation, we prepare a written proposal with a clear fee and schedule once your scope is understood.

Tell us about your organization and the deadline you are working toward, and we will return a tailored proposal within five business days, following a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do CST and NCA requirements overlap?

Yes, substantially. We cross-map them so evidence collected once serves both.

Does the framework apply to small ICT companies?

It depends on your licence and services. We confirm applicability during scoping.

Can you help with incident reporting?

Yes. We review your incident handling and reporting process against the framework.

Will the report be available in Arabic?

Yes. Reports, the executive summary, and the readout session are available in both Arabic and English at no additional cost.

Related Services

Often Engaged Alongside

NCA ECC

Gap assessment and remediation against the National Cybersecurity Authority Essential Cybersecurity Controls, the mandatory baseline for most Saudi organizations.

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ISO/IEC 27001

Implementation and certification readiness for an Information Security Management System recognised by partners and clients worldwide.

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Network Penetration Testing

Internal and external network testing for exposed services, weak configurations, and lateral-movement paths, following PTES and NIST SP 800-115.

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Request a Proposal for CST Framework Readiness

Tell us about your licences and services and we will return a written proposal within five business days. NDA first, always.