Rapid digital transformation, increased regulatory scrutiny and evolving cyber threats have elevated technology risk to a board-level priority. Organisations in Saudi Arabia must demonstrate effective governance over IT, data and cyber security to meet the expectations of regulators, investors and stakeholders.

BDO Saudi Arabia provides independent Technology Risk Assurance services designed to strengthen technology governance, enhance cyber resilience and deliver structured assurance to Boards and Audit Committees.

Our specialists support medium and large organisations, financial institutions and public sector entities in meeting the requirements of the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), SAMA Cybersecurity Framework and other sector-specific regulatory obligations.

Technology Governance and IT Risk Management

Effective technology governance frameworks are essential to identify, assess and manage fundamental technology risks. We evaluate governance structures, accountability models and reporting mechanisms to ensure alignment with strategic and regulatory requirements.

• IT governance framework assessments
• Technology risk management reviews
• Board and Audit Committee reporting enhancement

IT Internal Audit and Systems Assurance

Boards increasingly expect internal audit functions to provide comprehensive and independent IT assurance. We support organisations through IT internal audit services and in-depth systems control reviews.

• IT audit and controls testing
• Application control reviews (e.g. ERP environments such as SAP and Oracle)
• Cloud infrastructure and systems assurance

Cyber Security and Resilience Assurance

Cyber security remains one of the most significant business risks. We assist organisations in understanding the threat landscape, assessing control effectiveness and strengthening resilience strategies.

• NCA compliance readiness assessments
• SAMA Cybersecurity Framework advisory and assurance
• Cyber risk governance reviews
• Technology resilience and recovery assurance

Data Governance and Regulatory Reviews

Data integrity, privacy and regulatory compliance are critical in today’s digital environment. We assess data governance frameworks, control environments and regulatory exposure to minimise financial and reputational risk.

• Data control and integrity reviews
• Technology regulatory compliance assessments
• Risk impact and sanction exposure evaluation

Technology Project and Change Assurance

Digital transformation initiatives and major IT projects introduce implementation and governance risks. Independent project assurance provides structured oversight across key milestones and risk management processes.

• Technology project assurance
• Change programme governance reviews
• Independent quality and milestone assessments

When Should You Seek Technology Risk Assurance?

• Preparing for NCA or SAMA compliance review
• Strengthening IT governance for board reporting
• Launching or recovering a major technology project
• Enhancing cyber resilience and control frameworks
• Responding to regulatory scrutiny or stakeholder concerns

Our Approach

Our Technology Risk Assurance approach combines regulatory awareness, technical expertise and structured evaluation methodologies. We deliver independent assurance that enhances governance transparency and strengthens confidence in technology control environments.

By aligning cyber, data and technology risk oversight with organisational strategy, we help organisations build resilience and maintain regulatory compliance in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Contact Our Technology Risk Assurance Team

To discuss cyber compliance, IT governance or technology assurance requirements in Saudi Arabia, please contact our advisory team to submit a request for proposal.