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Digital Sector
The digital sector is experiencing continuous and rapid development, represented by the use of digital technology to enhance operations and facilitate interaction and communication. This sector includes software and application development, information technology services, and artificial intelligence solutions. The aim of the digital sector is to improve efficiency and provide innovative digital solutions to meet user needs and comprehensively develop society.
Saudi Arabia is witnessing significant progress in the digital sector, with efforts focused on stimulating innovation and developing digital infrastructure. The digital sector in the Kingdom encompasses cloud computing, artificial intelligence technologies, and digital transformation of government and businesses. The technology sector in Saudi Arabia enjoys governmental support and significant investments to enhance digital transformation and encourage private sector participation in this context. The digital transformation of the Saudi government is a comprehensive, crucial, and efficient strategy aimed at enabling and accelerating government transformation. This transformation has been adopted through various government electronic programs and projects, enabling, and supporting different government institutions and bodies. The primary goal is to provide all government services digitally and make them easily accessible. The strategy for transformation and its implementation has been designed to maintain architectural alignment and to be in line with the digital age, supported by digital skills, capabilities, and tools.
The Saudi Accreditation Center plays a vital role in supporting the security and quality of digital services in the Kingdom. This enhances digital transformation by ensuring the quality of services and information security, thereby boosting user and customer confidence in the digital environment.
Standard
Description
ISO/IEC 17021-1
Requirements for certification bodies granting certifications to factories and companies operating in the digital sector, according to management, environmental, and safety system requirements.
ISO 27006
Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of information security management systems.
ISO/IEC 27001
The international information security management system aimed at protecting data and ensuring the confidentiality of digital information.
ISO/IEC 20000-1
Information technology service management system to achieve excellence in providing digital services.
These standards play a vital role in achieving the security and quality of digital services. They contribute to ensuring sustainable innovation and the development of technical solutions, enhancing sustainable progress in the digital sector, and maximizing the benefits of digital technology.