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Saudi Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (SCyWF)

Build the cybersecurity team your organization actually needs. We use the National Cybersecurity Authority's Saudi Cybersecurity Workforce Framework to define roles, write job descriptions, find skills gaps and plan development.

What the SCyWF Is

The Saudi Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (SCyWF) from the National Cybersecurity Authority describes cybersecurity work roles together with the tasks, knowledge and skills each one requires. It gives organizations a shared national language for hiring, organizing and developing cybersecurity people. The framework was updated in June 2026.

Many control frameworks, including the ECC, expect cybersecurity roles to be defined and filled by qualified people. The workforce framework makes that practical: a clear structure for the security function, job descriptions that match real work, and a development path for each person.

Who Needs This

  • Organizations building or restructuring a cybersecurity function.
  • HR and security leaders writing cybersecurity job descriptions.
  • Entities that must show defined cybersecurity roles for NCA compliance.
  • Teams planning training budgets and career paths for security staff.

Our Methodology

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

  1. Current team review. Under a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement, we review your security structure, roles and people.
  2. Role design. We map the work you need to SCyWF work roles and propose a structure that fits your size.
  3. Job descriptions. Role descriptions with tasks, knowledge and skills drawn from the framework, in Arabic and English.
  4. Skills gap analysis. We compare current capability with what each role requires.
  5. Development plan. Training, certification and hiring priorities, with a realistic timeline.

What You Receive

  • Proposed cybersecurity structure aligned to the SCyWF.
  • Job descriptions for each role, in Arabic and English.
  • Skills gap analysis per role.
  • Development and hiring plan.
  • Readout session with your HR and security leads.

Standards & References

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

  • NCA SCyWF
  • NCA ECC
  • NICE Framework

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 we need a large team to use the framework?

No. Small organizations combine several work roles in one person. The framework helps you decide which responsibilities matter and who holds them.

Can this support Saudization goals?

Yes. Clear roles and development paths make it easier to grow national talent into security positions.

Does this help with NCA compliance?

Yes. Defined cybersecurity roles and qualified staff are expected by the ECC and related controls.

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

Awareness & Training

Phishing simulations and role-based training in Arabic and English. Behaviour change, not box-ticking.

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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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NCA Risk Management

Adopt the national framework for identifying, assessing, treating and reporting cybersecurity risk.

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Request a Proposal for Cybersecurity Workforce Design

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