SAMA CSF Compliant Infrastructure Package
Everything your financial institution needs for SAMA Cyber Security Framework compliance — 10 integrated infrastructure components, ready-made governance documentation aligned to all SAMA CSF domains, and regulatory assessment preparation — deployed in a single engagement.
Compliance & Certification Alignment
SAMA CSF Compliance Matrix
This control-by-control mapping shows exactly which package component satisfies each relevant SAMA Cyber Security Framework domain. Every control listed below is addressed by the infrastructure package with zero manual configuration.
| SAMA Domain | Requirement | Package Component | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Cyber Security Governance | Establish cyber security governance structure with policies and accountability | Governance documentation templates + Monitoring & Logging | ✓ |
| 3.2 Cyber Security Risk Mgmt | Identify, assess, and treat cyber security risks to critical information assets | SIEM & Log Management + vulnerability scanning & risk dashboards | ✓ |
| 3.3 Compliance | Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements | Compliance dashboards + audit-ready reporting templates | ✓ |
| 3.4 Human Resources | Security awareness training and personnel security procedures | Security Awareness Training — LMS, phishing simulations, completion tracking | ✓ |
| 3.5 Physical Security | Physical protection of information processing facilities and assets | All hosting components — ISO 27001 certified data centers | ✓ |
| 3.6 Asset Management | Identification, classification, and protection of information assets | Asset Management + Patch Management — centralized asset registry | ✓ |
| 3.7 Access Control | Role-based access control, MFA, and least-privilege enforcement | Identity & Access Management + TOTP/FIDO2 MFA on all access points | ✓ |
| 3.8 App Security | Secure development and change management for applications | Automated Patch Management — configuration baselines, drift detection | ✓ |
| 3.9 Infrastructure Security | Network segmentation, firewall management, and intrusion detection | Next-Generation Firewall & IDS/IPS — segmentation, real-time blocking | ✓ |
| 3.10 Cryptography | Encryption of data in transit and at rest using approved algorithms | Enterprise VPN (IPSec/TLS) + all components enforce TLS 1.3 + AES-256 | ✓ |
| 3.11 Email Security | Secure email with anti-phishing, anti-spam, and DLP controls | Encrypted Business Email — SPF/DKIM/DMARC, anti-phishing, DLP | ✓ |
| 3.12 Security Monitoring | Continuous monitoring, SIEM, and security event management | SIEM & Log Management — real-time event correlation & alerting | ✓ |
| 3.13 Incident Mgmt | Incident detection, response, notification, and post-incident review | Monitoring & Logging — structured incident response with 24h notification | ✓ |
| 3.14 BCP & DR | Business continuity planning and disaster recovery with regular testing | Backup & Disaster Recovery — automated backups, geo-redundant, DR testing | ✓ |
| 3.15 Vulnerability Mgmt | Vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and timely remediation | Automated Patch Management — scanning, CVSS prioritization, scheduled patching | ✓ |
| 3.16 DDoS Protection | DDoS protection for internet-facing financial services infrastructure | Next-Generation Firewall — 10+ Tbps always-on DDoS mitigation | ✓ |
| 3.17 Audit Logging | Audit log retention and tamper-evident storage for regulatory review | SIEM & Log Management — tamper-evident 1-year log retention | ✓ |
This matrix covers the infrastructure and operational controls addressed by the package. Remaining governance controls (cyber security strategy documents, board-level reporting, third-party assessment procedures) are covered by ready-made policy templates included in the package.
What’s Included
10 integrated infrastructure components purpose-built for Saudi Central Bank SAMA CSF compliance, covering all framework domains from cyber security governance to third-party risk management.
Next-Generation Firewall & IDS/IPS
Managed firewall infrastructure with intrusion detection and prevention aligned to SAMA CSF network security controls for financial institutions.
- Network segmentation per SAMA CSF requirements
- Real-time threat blocking and alerting
- Intrusion detection and prevention system
- Financial services traffic inspection rules
Encrypted Business Email
End-to-end encrypted email hosting with advanced threat protection, meeting SAMA data protection and communication security requirements.
- Anti-phishing and anti-spam filtering
- Data loss prevention (DLP) policies
- Email archiving for regulatory retention
- Saudi Central Bank communication compliance
Enterprise VPN Gateway
Site-to-site and remote access VPN with multi-factor authentication, supporting secure connectivity for Saudi financial institutions.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement
- Encrypted tunnels with AES-256
- Zero-trust network access policies
- SAMA-compliant remote access controls
SIEM & Log Management
Centralized security information and event management with real-time correlation, meeting SAMA CSF monitoring and logging domain requirements.
- Real-time event correlation and alerting
- Audit-ready log retention and reporting
- SAMA CSF domain-specific dashboards
- Automated incident escalation workflows
Automated Patch Management
Systematic OS and application patching with vulnerability scanning, ensuring continuous compliance with SAMA technical security controls.
- Automated vulnerability scanning
- Compliance reporting for SAMA audits
- Rollback capability for failed patches
- Priority patching for critical financial systems
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Encrypted backups with geo-redundant storage and automated recovery testing, aligned to SAMA business continuity and resilience requirements.
- Geo-redundant encrypted storage
- Automated recovery testing and validation
- Defined RPO/RTO guarantees
- SAMA business continuity plan alignment
Identity & Access Management
Comprehensive IAM with SSO, MFA, and role-based access control, meeting SAMA CSF identity and access management domain requirements.
- Single sign-on (SSO) and MFA
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Privileged access management (PAM)
- Session monitoring and audit trails
Endpoint Detection & Response
Advanced endpoint protection with behavioral analysis and automated response, covering SAMA endpoint security and malware protection controls.
- Behavioral analysis and threat hunting
- Automated incident response
- Real-time endpoint visibility
- Financial malware-specific detection rules
Security Awareness Training
Phishing simulation platform with compliance training modules, meeting SAMA CSF cyber security awareness and training requirements for financial staff.
- Phishing simulation campaigns
- SAMA-specific compliance training modules
- Employee risk scoring and tracking
- Saudi financial sector threat scenarios
Governance Documentation Package
Ready-made policy templates aligned to all SAMA CSF domains, risk assessment frameworks, and Saudi Central Bank audit preparation guides.
- SAMA CSF domain-mapped policy templates
- Risk assessment and treatment frameworks
- Third-party risk management documentation
- Saudi Central Bank regulatory audit guides
Deployment Timeline
From initial discovery to full SAMA CSF-compliant infrastructure — deployed and validated within 48 hours.
Discovery & Planning
We assess your financial institution's current posture against SAMA CSF domains, identify gaps, and design a tailored infrastructure architecture aligned to Saudi Central Bank requirements.
Infrastructure Provisioning
All 10 infrastructure components are deployed on MassiveGRID's secure cloud platform with SAMA-compliant configurations, network segmentation, and encrypted storage.
Security Hardening
Firewall rules, IDS/IPS signatures, SIEM correlation rules, and endpoint policies are tuned specifically for Saudi financial sector threat landscape and SAMA CSF controls.
Documentation & Training
Complete SAMA CSF governance documentation package is delivered, including domain-mapped policies, risk registers, and staff security awareness training enrollment.
Validation & Handoff
End-to-end validation confirms all SAMA CSF domains are addressed. Your team receives operational runbooks, escalation procedures, and direct access to 24/7 security monitoring.
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