Top 10 Infrastructure Security Testing Service Providers in Saudi Arabia
Infrastructure security testing checks the networks, servers, cloud environments, and OT systems a Saudi organisation actually runs on, rather than just its applications. With the National Cybersecurity Authority’s Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC-2:2024) now the baseline most regulated entities are measured against, regular testing is how you generate the evidence an ECC audit asks for, not just better security on paper.
Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation under Vision 2030 has expanded the attack surface for government entities, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure operators alike, at the same time as the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has tightened what it expects organisations to demonstrate. Infrastructure security testing, covering networks, servers, cloud environments, and increasingly OT/SCADA systems, is how organisations find out whether their defences actually hold up, rather than assuming they do.
The NCA’s Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC-2:2024) is now the primary framework most government entities, critical infrastructure operators, and their suppliers in Saudi Arabia are assessed against, and regular technical testing is one of the clearest ways to generate the evidence an ECC audit looks for. That makes the choice of testing provider less about finding the biggest name and more about finding one whose scope, credentials, and delivery model actually fit a Saudi engagement.
This list compares ten providers serving Saudi Arabia, built from each company’s own published service pages and independently verifiable credentials such as CREST accreditation, rather than from unverified claims. Where a previous version of this list included companies that could not be verified, or whose inclusion raised reputational concerns, those entries have been replaced, with the change explained alongside the comparison table below.
The Providers
1. CyberSapiens
CyberSapiens is a cybersecurity and compliance consultancy that is itself ISO 27001:2022 certified. It does not have an office in Saudi Arabia and supports organisations in the Kingdom remotely from its Australian office. As with any provider, confirm how NCA service provider registration applies to your engagement.
What it offers
- Infrastructure VAPT and network VAPT for internal and external environments.
- Cloud VAPT and a red team assessment service.
- ISO 27001 certification and implementation, so testing findings can feed your risk register.
Best suited to
Organisations that want infrastructure VAPT planned together with ISO 27001 support.
Talk to CyberSapiens2. SITE (Saudi Information Technology Company)
SITE is owned by the Public Investment Fund and focuses on securing national digital services and critical infrastructure. Its Tier 1 licence allows it to serve government entities and critical infrastructure operators. NCA’s G20 cyber programme report records SITE among the providers that carried out assessments including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
Best suited to
Government and critical infrastructure entities that want a national-scale provider.
3. sirar by stc
sirar by stc is the cybersecurity company established by stc, based in Riyadh. It publishes a dedicated penetration testing service that it describes as a portfolio of assessments covering the digital environment. It combines that with managed security services under its Tier 1 licence.
Best suited to
Large public and private organisations that want testing alongside managed security services.
4. Haboob
Haboob is a Riyadh-based Saudi cybersecurity company with an NCA Tier 1 licence. Its CREST Marketplace profile lists security testing and red teaming alongside incident management, threat intelligence and managed security services. It has also partnered with Google Cloud on incident response and compromise assessments.
Best suited to
Organisations that want a Saudi specialist for offensive testing and red teaming.
5. Cyberani by Aramco Digital
Cyberani is an Aramco Digital company and holds an NCA Tier 1 licence. Its CREST Marketplace profile lists penetration testing and security operations, and its website offers penetration testing and vulnerability assessment services. It states that its work aligns with NCA, ISO, SAMA and Saudi Aramco requirements.
Best suited to
Energy, industrial and government organisations, including suppliers working to Saudi Aramco requirements.
6. SAMI Advanced Electronics Company (SAMI-AEC)
SAMI-AEC is a large Saudi advanced electronics company with an NCA Tier 1 licence. Its CREST Marketplace profile lists it under security testing, with incident management and secure operations also shown. Its scale suits integrated programmes rather than one-off tests.
Best suited to
Large organisations that want testing alongside SOC and incident response.
7. Help AG
Help AG is the cybersecurity arm of e& enterprise, which acquired it in 2020, and it has worked in Saudi Arabia since 2017. Its Riyadh offensive security team delivers vulnerability assessment and penetration testing for internal and external assets, and it runs a cybersecurity operations centre in Riyadh. It does not appear on the NCA’s published MSOC licence lists, so confirm its registration and scope when you request a proposal.
Best suited to
Enterprises that want a regional provider with a local offensive security team.
8. Infratech
Infratech is a Saudi cybersecurity company headquartered in Riyadh with an NCA Tier 2 licence. Its offensive security services include penetration testing, red teaming, vulnerability assessments, and application and API testing. It also reports a First-Class cybersecurity classification in Saudi Arabia.
Best suited to
Private-sector organisations that want testing and managed SOC from one Saudi provider.
9. Innovative Solutions
Innovative Solutions was established in 2003 and is headquartered in Riyadh, with regional offices in Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It holds an NCA Tier 2 licence, and its cybersecurity portfolio covers advisory services, technical assurance, solution deployment and managed security services. Ask for the exact scope of its infrastructure testing when you request a proposal.
Best suited to
Private-sector organisations that want advisory and technical assurance from one regional provider.
10. Security Matterz
Security Matterz is a Riyadh-based IT security company with an NCA Tier 2 licence. Its published company profile lists ISO consulting and vulnerability and penetration assessments, and states that its SOC is ISO 27001 certified. It serves banking, government and private-sector clients in the region.
Best suited to
Private-sector organisations that want testing and a SOC from one Saudi provider.
Which Provider Should You Choose?
Start with who you serve. Government bodies and critical infrastructure operators should shortlist Tier 1 licensees for managed SOC work, because Tier 2 licences exclude those entities. Private-sector organisations can consider any provider that fits their scope and budget.
Whoever you shortlist, ask for their NCA registration, the CREST accreditation that covers penetration testing, a sample report with fix guidance, and whether a retest is included. For a first infrastructure test, also confirm that the scope covers internal and external networks, Active Directory and cloud assets.
Saudi Arabia Cybersecurity Rules and Frameworks That Shape Infrastructure Testing
Infrastructure testing in Saudi Arabia isn’t scoped in a vacuum. A handful of national frameworks determine what “good” looks like, which sectors are in scope, and what evidence a provider’s report needs to produce.
NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC-2:2024)
Issued by the National Cybersecurity Authority, the ECC is the baseline control set for government entities, critical infrastructure operators, and many of their suppliers. The 2024 update tightened requirements around cloud security, supply chain risk, and incident response, raising the bar for what a testing report needs to demonstrate.
SAMA Cybersecurity Framework
The Saudi Central Bank’s framework applies to banks, insurers, and financial institutions it regulates, and typically requires more frequent and more rigorous infrastructure testing than the baseline ECC, reflecting the higher risk profile of financial services.
Critical Systems Cybersecurity Controls (CSCC)
A more stringent NCA control set for organisations operating systems classified as critical, extending into OT/SCADA environments where testing has to account for availability and safety constraints that IT-focused testing doesn’t.
Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
Saudi Arabia’s data protection law doesn’t mandate testing directly, but it requires “appropriate” technical safeguards for personal data, and infrastructure testing is commonly cited as evidence of meeting that bar when systems process personal data.
Content Reviewed By
Ketki Tidke
Cyber Security and GRC Lead Auditor
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Ketki is a certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor specialised in Governance, Risk and Compliance, with experience consulting public, private, and government clients. She evaluates threats, risk impacts, and regulatory requirements across multiple industry frameworks.
FAQs: Infrastructure Security Testing in Saudi Arabia
What is infrastructure security testing?
It’s testing aimed at the systems an organisation runs on, networks, servers, cloud environments, and OT/SCADA, rather than its applications. It simulates real attack techniques to find exploitable weaknesses before an attacker does.
Why does it matter for Saudi organisations specifically?
Most government entities, critical infrastructure operators, and their suppliers are now assessed against the NCA’s Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC-2:2024), and regulated financial institutions face the additional SAMA Cybersecurity Framework. Regular testing is how organisations generate the evidence these frameworks expect.
How often should it be conducted?
At least annually is the common baseline, and after any major infrastructure change, cloud migration, or security incident. Organisations under the stricter Critical Systems Cybersecurity Controls (CSCC) or SAMA framework typically test more frequently than the ECC baseline requires.
What types of infrastructure testing are commonly offered?
Internal and external network testing, cloud infrastructure testing (AWS, Azure, GCP), wireless assessments, and OT/SCADA testing for organisations running industrial or critical systems. Providers vary in which of these they cover in-house.
Does the provider need a local Saudi office?
Not necessarily. Several well-regarded providers serving Saudi clients deliver testing fully remotely, including CREST-certified firms with no local address. What matters more is verifiable accreditation, a clear scope, and a delivery schedule that fits your working hours, not the location of the provider’s office.
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