Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC – 2 : 2024) - 4-1-1

Cybersecurity Requirements For Contracts And Agreements With Third-parties Must Be Identified, Documented And Approved.

Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC – 2 : 2024) - 4-1-2

  1. The cybersecurity requirements for contracts and agreements with third-parties (e.g., Service Level Agreement (SLA)) -which may affect, if impacted, the organization’s data or services- must include at least the following:
    1. Non-disclosure clauses and secure removal of organization’s data by third parties upon end of service.
    2. Communication procedures in case of cybersecurity incidents.
    3. Requirements for third-parties to comply with related organizational policies and procedures, laws and regulations.

Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC – 2 : 2024) - 4-1-3

  1. The cybersecurity requirements for contracts and agreements with IT outsourcing and managed services third-parties must include at least the following:
    1. Conducting a cybersecurity risk assessment to ensure the availability of risk mitigation controls before signing contracts and agreements or upon changes in related regulatory requirements.
    2. Cybersecurity managed services centers for monitoring and operations must be completely present inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC – 2 : 2024) - 4-1-4

The Cybersecurity Requirements For Contracts And Agreements With Third-parties Must Be Reviewed Periodically.