Saudi Arabia retains top spot in global cybersecurity rankings for 2025
The cybersecurity indicator ranking reflects what officials describe as continued support from the country's leadership, including King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Officials added the leadership's national digital transformation strategy has helped propel the Kingdom to the forefront of international benchmarks.
They also said the Kingdom's achievements in cybersecurity stem from a comprehensive, long-term strategy that balances national security with economic and technological development.
Saudi Arabia was also designated a Tier 1 'role-modeling' nation in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024 published by the UN's International Telecommunication Union, further underlining its international standing.
Central to this model is the National Cybersecurity Authority, the country's primary body for overseeing cybersecurity affairs, and the Saudi Information Technology Company, which serves as its technical and strategic partner.
Together, these institutions have helped strengthen national cyber defenses, localize key technologies, and expand collaboration both domestically and internationally.
The NCA, which acts as the national reference point for all matters relating to cybersecurity, is tasked with enhancing the Kingdom's digital resilience by safeguarding critical infrastructure, key sectors, and government services.
It is also responsible for setting policies, frameworks, and standards while encouraging innovation, investment, and growth within the Kingdom's cybersecurity sector.
These initiatives form part of Saudi Arabia's wider efforts to build a secure and trusted digital environment that supports economic growth and global cooperation.
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