Saudi Arabia has established a new government body in charge for cybersecurity. The National Authority for Cybersecurity will protect the cybersecurity of the Kingdom, the national security, and sensitive IT infrastructure. According to the Royal Decree, its head will become the current Minister of State, Dr. Musaed Al Aiban. The newly-established agency will report directly to the Saudi King HRH King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, it added.
The Chairman of the General Intelligence, the Head of the Presidency of State Security, the Deputy Minister of Interior, and the Assistant Minister of Defence will join the governing board.
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