CITRA Compliance
Kuwait’s national cybersecurity framework and data-protection requirements, setting baseline controls for regulated and government entities.
Kuwaiti government bodies, telecom and ICT operators, and organisations handling regulated data in Kuwait.
- National cybersecurity controls aligned to international standards
- Data-protection obligations for personal data
- Applies to government and regulated ICT sectors
Free CITRA gap checker
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1. Do you have approved security policies and clear ownership of cyber risk?
2. How do you identify and treat information-security risks?
3. How are identity and access managed?
4. Do you maintain an inventory of assets and data?
5. How is sensitive/personal data protected?
6. What monitoring and detection do you have?
7. How prepared are you for a security incident?
8. How do you manage supplier/third-party risk?
CITRA — frequently asked
Who regulates cybersecurity in Kuwait?
CITRA — the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority — sets and enforces the national framework.
Does CITRA cover data protection?
Yes, CITRA includes data-protection requirements alongside cybersecurity controls.
How do we start CITRA compliance?
Begin with a gap assessment against the framework, then close gaps via a prioritised, evidence-backed plan.
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