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OCERT Cyber
Readiness

Align your digital infrastructure with OCERT standards to protect critical assets and ensure business continuity in Oman.

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The Oman National Computer Emergency Readiness Team (OCERT) establishes the cybersecurity controls necessary to defend the Sultanate's digital infrastructure.

Role of OCERT

The OCERT acts as the centralized authority for Oman's cybersecurity governance. It issues frameworks, controls, and guidelines that are mandatory for all government entities and private sector organizations managing Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).

The Gold Standard: The 'Essential Cybersecurity Controls (Oman Cybersecurity Framework-1: 2018)' serves as the mandatory minimum cybersecurity requirement for all organizations in the Sultanate.

Compliance Frameworks

We help organizations align with all major OCERT control domains:

  • 🛡️
    Oman Cybersecurity Framework Compliance Implementation of the 114 primary controls covering strategy, defense, and response.
  • ☁️
    CCC (Cloud) Cloud Cybersecurity Controls for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and tenants.
  • 💾
    DCC (Data) Data Cybersecurity Controls focusing on encryption, masking, and access management.
  • 🏭
    OT/ICS Security Specialized controls (Oman Industrial Cybersecurity Framework) for industrial control systems and operational technology.

Compliance Lifecycle

From initial assessment to final certification.

1
Gap Assessment Reviewing your current policies and technical configurations against OCERT checklists.
2
Remediation Implementing fixes, such as deploying SIEM solutions, MFA, or updating firewalls.
3
Internal Audit Conducting a pre-audit dry run to ensure all evidence is documented and ready.
4
Submission Submitting the self-assessment or third-party audit report via the OCERT "OCERT Portal" portal.

Technical Services

  • Vulnerability Assessment (VAPT)
  • SOC (Security Operations Center) Setup
  • Incident Response Planning

Mandatory Requirements

To operate securely in Oman, you must address:

Hosting

Sensitive data cannot be hosted outside the Sultanate. You must use local, OCERT-compliant cloud providers.

Access Control

Strict Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and privileged access management (PAM) must be enforced.

Logging

Audit logs must be retained for at least 12 months to facilitate forensic investigations.

Why Comply?

  • Business Continuity Robust controls minimize the risk of ransomware and downtime.
  • Vendor Eligibility Government agencies typically require valid OCERT compliance certificates from their suppliers.
  • National Security Compliance contributes to the collective cyber resilience of the Sultanate.

Frequently Asked Questions

OCERT focuses on Cybersecurity (protecting infrastructure from attacks), while MTCIT/NCSI focuses on Data Privacy & AI (protecting personal data rights and governance).
Oman Cybersecurity Framework is mandatory for government entities and private companies that own or operate Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). However, it is the best practice standard for all businesses.
Assessments for certification must be conducted by an OCERT-licensed cybersecurity service provider.
OCERT Portal is the OCERT's national portal for managing compliance, incidents, and threat intelligence sharing among regulated entities.

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Achieve Oman Cybersecurity Framework compliance and secure your business against cyber threats.

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