Get Aramco CCC Certified
Not Just CCC-Ready
Every company doing business with Saudi Aramco needs a Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate. MassiveGRID's turnkey package covers the entire SACS-002 compliance stack — 10 pre-configured infrastructure components, ready-made governance policy templates, and a direct path to certification through authorized audit firm partners. Deploy in 48 hours, certify in weeks.
Framework & Standard Alignment
Two Paths to Certification
Whether you already have IT infrastructure in place or need a compliant environment from scratch, MassiveGRID provides a clear path to your Aramco Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate.
Certify Your Existing Infrastructure
You already have IT systems in place. We assess your current environment against every SACS-002 control, identify exactly what's missing, and deploy only the components needed to close the gaps — from managed firewalls to email security to governance policy templates. You keep what works, we fix what doesn't.
- SACS-002 gap assessment of your current infrastructure and operations
- Targeted deployment of missing components from our compliant stack
- Ready-made governance policy templates (AUP, Incident Response, Data Classification)
- Remediation support to bring existing systems into compliance
- Audit preparation and authorized audit firm introductions
Deploy Ready-Made Compliant Infrastructure
You need infrastructure built for SACS-002 from day one. Our turnkey package deploys all 10 pre-configured components in a single engagement — email hosting, firewalls, VPN, monitoring, patch management, backup, identity management, and more — with ready-made policies and a direct path to certification.
- Full deployment of 10 integrated SACS-002 compliant components
- Zero manual configuration — every control pre-configured out of the box
- Ready-made governance policy templates included
- Security awareness training platform with phishing simulations
- Direct access to authorized audit firm partners for certification
Both paths lead to the same outcome: a certified SACS-002 compliant environment and your Aramco CCC or CCC+ certificate. Path A uses the same building blocks as Path B — the difference is your starting point.
The SACS-002 Compliance Challenge
Saudi Aramco's Third Party Cybersecurity Standard (SACS-002) requires every vendor in the supply chain to satisfy two layers of requirements. The technical layer demands email security with SPF and DKIM, encryption of all data in transit, managed firewalls with daily antivirus updates, multi-factor authentication, audit logging, automated patching, backup and disaster recovery, and identity access management. The governance layer requires documented company policies — an Acceptable Use Policy (TPC-1), an Incident Response Plan (TPC-23), a Data Classification Policy (TPC-9), and annual cybersecurity training for all employees (TPC-7). Most vendors fail their first audit not because of one missing control, but because they underestimate the combined scope. MassiveGRID eliminates both layers: pre-configured infrastructure that satisfies every technical control, ready-made policy templates that satisfy every governance requirement, and direct introductions to authorized audit firms to complete your certification.
CCC vs. CCC+ — Which Do You Need?
Saudi Aramco classifies third-party suppliers into categories that determine which certificate level is required. Your classification depends on the nature of your engagement with Aramco.
| Classification | Description | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirement | Any supplier engaged in business with Aramco (trading, services) | CCC |
| Outsourced Infrastructure | Suppliers supporting infrastructure management, maintenance, or business processes | CCC |
| Customized Software | Suppliers providing custom-built software, ERP systems, or web applications | CCC |
| Cloud Computing Service | IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS providers hosting Aramco-related workloads | CCC |
| Network Connectivity | Suppliers with direct network connectivity to Aramco via VPN or leased lines | CCC+ |
| Critical Data Processor | Suppliers processing Aramco data (accounting, risk, sensitive operations) | CCC+ |
CCC requires self-assessment validated remotely by an authorized audit firm. CCC+ requires an on-site assessment. Both are valid for 2 years. If both apply, only CCC+ is required.
Each component is pre-configured to satisfy specific TPC controls from the SACS-002 standard. Together, they provide a complete compliant environment — no manual configuration required. Deploy and start your audit preparation immediately. View full technical specifications for each component →
Email Hosting
Private domain email with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC pre-configured. MFA enforced on all access. SACS-002 prohibits consumer email (Gmail, Yahoo) — this component satisfies TPC-8, TPC-9, and TPC-10 out of the box.
Encrypted File Hosting
AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit. Role-based access controls, data classification labeling, and comprehensive audit logging. Every file access event is tracked with timestamps, user identity, and action type.
Secured Remote Desktop
MFA-enforced remote access with session logging and 15-minute idle timeout. Password policies meet exact SACS-002 specs: 8+ characters, 12-password history, 90-day max age, auto-lockout after 10 failed attempts.
Enterprise Firewall
Managed stateful-inspection firewall with anti-virus (daily updates, bi-weekly full scans per TPC-6). 10+ Tbps DDoS mitigation included. WAF available for web-facing systems. Config exports for audit evidence.
VPN with IPSec Encryption
Site-to-site and remote-access VPN tunnels with AES-256 encryption, satisfying TPC-52. All connections logged. Network segmentation isolates Aramco traffic. Certificate-based auth for CCC+ classifications.
24/7 Monitoring & Logging
Continuous NOC/SOC monitoring with SIEM integration. Audit logs retained 1 year in tamper-evident storage. 24-hour Aramco incident notification per Appendix A. Audit-ready log exports on demand.
Security Awareness Training
TPC-7 mandates annual cybersecurity training. Pre-built LMS modules cover phishing, password hygiene, social engineering, and data protection. Completion tracking with timestamped certificates. Quarterly phishing simulations included.
Patch Management
TPC-11 requires automated patching across all assets. Automated vulnerability scanning, CVSS-based prioritization, scheduled deployment windows, and compliance dashboards showing auditors exactly which systems are patched and when.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Automated daily backups with AES-256 encryption, geo-redundant storage, configurable RPO/RTO, one-click restoration, and annual DR testing with documented results your auditor can verify.
Identity & Access Lifecycle
TPC-6 requires access revocation within 24 hours of termination. TPC-18 mandates formal off-boarding. Centralized identity dashboard with automated de-provisioning, quarterly access reviews, and privileged session recording.
SACS-002 Compliance Matrix
Control-by-control mapping showing which package component satisfies each SACS-002 Third Party Cybersecurity (TPC) requirement. Every control below is addressed with zero manual configuration.
| TPC Control | Requirement | Package Component | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPC-1 | Cybersecurity governance — dedicated personnel and documented policies | Monitoring & Logging + governance policy templates | ✓ |
| TPC-2 | Password protection: 8+ chars, special chars, 12-password history, 90-day max, 10-attempt lockout | All components — enforced at platform level | ✓ |
| TPC-6 | Anti-virus with daily updates and bi-weekly full system scans | Enterprise Firewall + Endpoint Protection | ✓ |
| TPC-7 | Annual cybersecurity training covering phishing, social engineering, acceptable use | Security Awareness Training — LMS with completion tracking | ✓ |
| TPC-8 / 9 / 10 | SPF on mail server, SPF in DNS, private email domain (no consumer email) | Email Hosting — SPF, DKIM, DMARC pre-configured | ✓ |
| TPC-11 | Automated OS and application patching across all technology assets | Patch Management — scanning, CVSS prioritization, scheduled deployment | ✓ |
| TPC-18 | Off-boarding procedures: asset return, credential deactivation, access removal | Identity & Access Lifecycle — automated off-boarding workflow | ✓ |
| TPC-52 | Encryption in transit using SSH, FTPS, HTTPS, TLS, or IPSec | VPN (IPSec) + all components (TLS 1.3 on all interfaces) | ✓ |
| MFA | Multi-factor authentication required for all cloud-based access | All components — TOTP/FIDO2 MFA on every access point | ✓ |
| Firewall | Firewalls configured and enabled on all endpoints | Enterprise Firewall — host and network-level firewalls active | ✓ |
| DDoS | DDoS protection on internet-facing infrastructure | Enterprise Firewall — 10+ Tbps always-on mitigation | ✓ |
| Audit Logs | Audit log retention for minimum 1 year | Monitoring & Logging — tamper-evident 1-year retention | ✓ |
| Data Isolation | Logical partitioning of Aramco data from other tenants | All hosting — dedicated resources with hypervisor-level isolation | ✓ |
| Incident Response | Security incident notification to Aramco within 24 hours | Monitoring & Logging — structured IR with 24h notification | ✓ |
| Backup & DR | Documented backup/DR procedures with RPO/RTO and annual testing | Backup & DR — automated daily backups, geo-redundant, DR testing | ✓ |
| Screen Lock | 15-minute inactivity screen saver lock on all workstations | Remote Desktop — 15-minute idle timeout at platform level | ✓ |
| Data Sanitization | Secure media sanitization on hardware decommission | NIST 800-88 cryptographic erasure with certificates of destruction | ✓ |
| Pen Testing | Annual external penetration testing on IT infrastructure | Pre-authorized testing windows with coordination support | ✓ |
Remaining governance controls (TPC-1 Acceptable Use Policy, TPC-23 Incident Response Plan, TPC-9 Data Classification Policy) are covered by ready-made policy templates included in the package — see Your Path to Certification below.
Beyond technical controls, SACS-002 requires documented organizational policies that auditors will review. Writing these from scratch takes weeks and requires compliance expertise. MassiveGRID provides ready-made templates aligned to every governance control — just customize with your company details.
Ready-Made Policy Templates
Each template maps directly to specific SACS-002 governance requirements. Customize with your company details and submit as audit evidence. Writing these from scratch typically takes 4–6 weeks of consulting time — they are included in the package at no additional cost.
- Acceptable Use Policy (TPC-1) — employee technology use rules
- Incident Response Plan (TPC-23) — 24-hour Aramco notification workflow
- Data Classification Policy (TPC-9) — Aramco data handling and disclosure rules
- Risk Assessment Template — cybersecurity risk register
- Off-boarding Checklist (TPC-6/TPC-18) — access revocation procedure
- Media Sanitization Procedure (TPC-19) — data destruction protocol
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
SACS-002 requires documented DR/BCP plans with defined RPO/RTO targets and annual testing. MassiveGRID's HA cluster architecture, automated failover, and geographic redundancy provide the infrastructure foundation.
- Proxmox HA cluster with automatic VM failover
- Geographic redundancy across 4 datacenter regions
- Automated daily backups with configurable retention
- RPO and RTO aligned with your business requirements
- Scheduled DR tests with documented restoration verification reports
Network Connectivity Security
For suppliers requiring direct network connectivity to Aramco (CCC+ classification), MassiveGRID provides the secure network infrastructure needed for VPN tunnels and leased line termination points.
- IPSEC VPN with AES-256 encryption for Aramco connectivity
- WPA2/WPA2-Enterprise wireless security compliance
- Private VLAN and subnet isolation per SACS-002
- Dedicated private cloud with no shared network paths
- Network access control (NAC) and 802.1X support
Media Sanitization & Data Handling
SACS-002 requires secure media sanitization when hardware is decommissioned or repurposed. MassiveGRID follows NIST 800-88 guidelines and provides certificates of destruction.
- Cryptographic erasure on storage decommission
- NIST 800-88 compliant media sanitization
- Certificates of destruction available on request
- Secure data handling procedures throughout lifecycle
- Physical media destruction for highest-sensitivity workloads
Your Path to Certification — End to End
Whether you're certifying existing infrastructure (Path A) or deploying a turnkey compliant environment (Path B), MassiveGRID covers the full certification journey: infrastructure, governance, and audit — one engagement, one provider.
Infrastructure & Remediation
Path A: we assess your existing environment, identify gaps, and deploy only the missing components. Path B: we deploy all 10 components from scratch within 48 hours. Either way, every technical TPC control is covered.
- SACS-002 gap assessment or full turnkey deployment
- Email, file hosting, firewall, VPN, monitoring, patching
- Backup & DR, security training, IAM lifecycle
- Audit evidence generated automatically
Governance Policy Templates
SACS-002 requires company-specific policies that auditors will review. We provide ready-made templates aligned to every governance control — just customize with your company details.
- Acceptable Use Policy (TPC-1)
- Incident Response Plan (TPC-23)
- Data Classification Policy (TPC-9)
- Risk Assessment Template
- Off-boarding Checklist (TPC-6/TPC-18)
Authorized Audit Firm Partners
MassiveGRID connects you directly with Aramco-authorized audit firms — no searching, no cold outreach, no guesswork about which firms are qualified.
- Direct introductions to authorized CCC assessors
- Pre-audit readiness review with MassiveGRID's team
- Audit evidence package pre-compiled from your infrastructure
- Support during the assessment process
- Faster turnaround — auditors familiar with the platform
SACS-002 Compliance Resources
Detailed guides on each SACS-002 control area. Each article maps specific TPC requirements to infrastructure solutions and explains what auditors expect to see.
Why MassiveGRID for Aramco CCC Compliance
MassiveGRID has been providing secure, high-availability cloud infrastructure since 2002. Our platform is built for organizations that require enterprise-grade security and compliance from day one.
Our datacenters in New York, London, Frankfurt, and Singapore provide geographic flexibility for vendors operating across regions. Every deployment runs on Proxmox HA clusters with automatic VM failover, ensuring the uptime and availability that SACS-002 business continuity requirements demand. Our support team consists of real engineers — not chatbots — who understand compliance requirements and can provide the technical documentation your audit firm needs.
Get CCC-Certified, Not Just CCC-Ready
Whether you need a gap assessment on your existing infrastructure or a turnkey compliant environment deployed from scratch, MassiveGRID's compliance team will guide you to certification. Infrastructure, policies, and audit — one engagement, one provider.