Information Security

Absher platform is the entity that is responsible for providing e-services of Ministry of Interior in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Absher has a clear vision and strategy based on important pillars and fundamentals, for example, but not limited to working in accordance with information security policies and legislation, as information security is of paramount importance due to the importance of the sectors of the Ministry of Interior and the responsibilities assigned to them, in addition to the sensitive data of the users of the Absher platform.

Information security is one of the most important foundations for the work of the Ministry’s various sectors since it is closely related to work implementation and the electronic provision of services in a swift, flexible, and accurate manner. In addition, it enables achieving the required level of protection for data through a secure infrastructure under the best technical and security standards, and legislative and regulatory requirements, including:

• Controls and guidance issued by the National Cybersecurity Authority
• Anti-Cyber Crime Law
• Electronic Transactions Law
• Communications Law
• Penal Law on Dissemination and Disclosure of Classified Information and Documents
• Personal data protection law
• Freedom of Information Policy