NCA completed its Cybersecurity Exercise for the Hajj Season 1445H, involving over 200 national entities, more than 600 officials and cybersecurity specialists

"Cybersecurity Exercise for the Hajj Season 1445H," organized by the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) and involving more than 200 national enterprises, more than 600 officials, and cybersecurity experts, has concluded. Over the course of two days, Prince Dr. Bandar bin Mishari, Assistant Minister of Interior for Technology Affairs, and NCA Governor Eng. Majed Al-Mazyed participated in the exercise in Jeddah. 

This program is a component of the authority's continuous cybersecurity enhancement effort, which aims to improve the cybersecurity capabilities of its cybersecurity professionals and strengthen the cyber defenses of Hajj-taking organizations. Participants used cyber incident response systems, carried out administrative and technical tasks, and simulated different types of cyberattacks. Through creative problem-solving and adherence to best practices, these exercises sought to address new cybersecurity threats and difficulties.

The event made use of a customized platform created and run in association with the technical division of the NCA, the Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE). This tool is designed to create customized cybersecurity drills and create scenarios that reflect current cyberthreat and attack patterns, enhancing the readiness of all parties involved.