Saudi Arabia has kept its top global spot in the Cybersecurity Index for the third year. This is part of the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026. The report comes from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland. The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) in Saudi Arabia stated this. This ranking shows strong support for the kingdom's cybersecurity sector. Cybersecurity is key to the nation's security. This is according to a report by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The NCA also explained that great care and support for cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia have helped. This support began when the NCA was created as the main body for cybersecurity. The Saudi Company for Information Technology (SITE) was made its strategic partner. This has strengthened Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity model. Because of these efforts, the kingdom now leads global cybersecurity indexes. This includes the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026. The United Nations also recognized Saudi Arabia. Its agency, the ITU, called the kingdom a leading model. This was in its latest Global Cybersecurity Index report. Saudi Arabia is in the highest category, 'Role-Model'.
The NCA is the main authority for cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia. It is the national reference point for cyber matters. The NCA aims to improve cybersecurity. It also works to protect vital interests. This includes state infrastructure and national security. The NCA also works to boost the cybersecurity sector in the kingdom. It encourages innovation and investment in this field. The NCA creates policies, governance rules, frameworks, standards, controls, and guidelines for cybersecurity. The goal is a safe and trusted cyber space in Saudi Arabia. This will help growth and prosperity.