The CST Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework governs cloud computing services in Saudi Arabia.
Official sources
What teams need to do
- Determine cloud provider, cloud customer, service, and data scope.
- Map cloud services, data categories, locations, contracts, providers, and subcontractors.
- Review security, incident, continuity, and regulatory evidence.
- Monitor cloud provider changes, outages, advisories, and remediation.
Evidence to maintain
- Cloud inventory and scope analysis.
- Provider contracts, classification, registration, or compliance evidence where applicable.
- Data, location, security, incident, and continuity records.
- Monitoring and remediation.
Common gaps
- Cloud services are procured without regulatory classification.
- Data categories and locations are not mapped.
- Provider incidents do not trigger reassessment.
How Halbarad helps
Halbarad helps teams maintain cloud provider records, data maps, subcontractors, monitoring signals, incidents, issues, and audit evidence.
Disclaimer
This guide is for general information only and is not legal advice. Review the official regulation, guidance, and supervisory materials, and consult qualified counsel or compliance advisors for your organization's specific obligations.