Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework
Kuwait's National Cybersecurity Framework, established by the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) and the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), provides mandatory cybersecurity requirements for government entities and critical national infrastructure in Kuwait. Covers governance, technical controls, and compliance monitoring.
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Framework Domains (1)
Cybersecurity Governance
National cybersecurity policy framework
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FAA-CS-1.1 | Governance Structure |
| FAA-CS-1.2 | Policies and Procedures |
| FAA-CS-1.3 | Roles and Responsibilities |
| JP-FSA-CYB-GOV-01 | Board and Senior Management Oversight |
| JP-FSA-CYB-GOV-02 | Cybersecurity Risk Assessment |
| JP-FSA-CYB-GOV-03 | Third-Party Risk Management |
| KUWAIT-GOV-01 | Cybersecurity Strategy and Policy |
| KUWAIT-GOV-02 | Organizational Structure and Accountability |
| KUWAIT-GOV-03 | Risk Management Framework |
| KUWAIT-GOV-04 | Third-Party Security Management |
| PNG-CC-CG-01 | National Cybersecurity Framework |
| PNG-CC-CG-02 | NICTA Oversight |
| PNG-CC-CG-03 | Incident Response |
| RBI-CYB-GOV-01 | Board-Approved Cyber Security Policy |
| RBI-CYB-GOV-02 | CISO and Security Organization |
| RBI-CYB-GOV-03 | Cyber Crisis Management Plan |
Maps to 618 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework?
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework is a compliance framework from Kuwait with 1 domains and 16 controls. Kuwait's National Cybersecurity Framework, established by the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) and the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), provides mandatory cybersecurity requirements for government entities and critical national infrastructure in Kuwait. Covers governance, technical controls, and compliance monitoring. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework have?
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework has 16 controls organised across 1 domains. The largest domains are Cybersecurity Governance (16 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework map to?
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework maps to 618 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) (63% coverage), Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) (63% coverage), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 (63% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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