What is NIA Qatar ?
Qatar's National Information Assurance Policy (NIA), published by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), defines information security requirements for government entities and critical infrastructure in Qatar. NIA v3 includes over 80 controls covering security governance, risk management, asset security, access control, operations security, communications security, incident management, and business continuity. The framework is aligned with international best practices (ISO 27001, NIST) while incorporating Qatar-specific requirements.
Key Points
- 80+ controls covering governance, risk management, assets, access, operations, and continuity
- Applicable to Qatar government entities and national critical infrastructure
- Mandatory information classification with corresponding protection levels
- Mandatory security incident notification to Q-CERT (Qatar Computer Emergency Response Team)
- Alignment with ISO 27001 and NIST while addressing Qatar national requirements
Why Zaxyr
Zaxyr integrates NIA Qatar controls and enables Qatari organizations to assess their security posture. The platform provides native mapping to ISO 27001, NCA ECC, and NESA, facilitating multi-country compliance management for organizations operating in the Gulf region.