94%
Faster Threat Detection
AI-powered security operations detect and respond to threats faster than traditional rule-based SIEM approaches
Zero
Critical Incidents Post-Implementation
organisations with Crux enterprise security architecture have sustained zero critical breaches post-deployment
100%
Regulatory Alignment Achieved
PDPL, NCA ECC, and SAMA cybersecurity framework alignment across all client engagements
What We Do

Security and governance are not
compliance checkboxes. They are foundations.

Security, risk, and governance are foundational for trust and resilience in digital transformation — especially in regulated industries. Crux Cybersecurity, Risk & AI Governance services safeguard digital assets, embed risk controls, and define frameworks to ensure responsible AI use and compliance across the enterprise.

In Saudi Arabia's rapidly digitising economy, the stakes of a breach or governance failure are existential. Our security architecture, threat detection, and AI governance frameworks are purpose-built for the NCA, SAMA, and PDPL regulatory environment — protecting your organisation while enabling bold digital transformation.

crux — security-ops — threat-detection
~ crux-sec assess --target enterprise-wide
✓ Attack surface: 1,247 assets mapped
✓ Critical vulnerabilities: 14 identified · patching started
✓ NCA ECC compliance: 72% → 100% roadmap set
~ crux-sec deploy --stack ai-soc
✓ SIEM: live · 2.4M events/hr ingested
✓ AI threat model: 99.1% detection accuracy
~ crux-ai-governance deploy --framework sdaia
█AI Governance: SDAIA compliant · all models covered
Core Capabilities

Security & governance capabilities.
Protecting every layer.

Enterprise Cybersecurity Architecture

We design defence-in-depth security architectures that protect your entire digital estate — from perimeter to application to data layer — aligned with NCA, SAMA, and ISO 27001 frameworks.

  • Zero Trust architecture — Identity-centric security model that eliminates implicit trust — every access request verified, always.
  • Network segmentation — Micro-segmentation and east-west traffic controls that contain threats and limit blast radius.
  • Cloud security posture — CSPM implementation that continuously monitors and remediates cloud misconfigurations before they become breaches.
  • Security baseline standards — NCA ECC and SAMA cybersecurity framework controls implemented as automated, verifiable baselines.
01
Security Architecture
Zero Trust Coverage
100% · all users and workloads
NCA ECC Compliance
100% · fully implemented
SAMA Framework
100% · certified
Cloud Security Posture
0 critical misconfigurations

Threat Detection & Incident Response

We implement AI-powered Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities that detect threats faster, reduce false positives, and enable confident, rapid incident response.

  • AI-powered SIEM — Machine learning-enhanced threat detection that reduces false positive noise by 78% and surfaces real threats faster.
  • EDR/XDR deployment — Endpoint and extended detection and response covering every device, workload, and cloud service.
  • Incident response playbooks — Pre-built, tested playbooks for the most common Saudi enterprise threat scenarios — reducing MTTR dramatically.
  • 24/7 SOC-as-a-Service — Continuous security monitoring with Saudi-based analysts and Arabic-language incident communications.
02
SOC Performance
Threat Detection
99.1% accuracy · AI-powered
Mean Time to Detect
45 min → 4 min average
False Positive Rate
↓ 78% vs. rule-based SIEM
MTTR
3.2 hrs avg incident resolution

Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategies

We implement enterprise risk management frameworks that quantify cyber risk in business terms — giving the board and executive leadership the visibility to make informed risk decisions.

  • Cyber risk quantification — FAIR methodology-based risk modelling that translates technical threats into financial exposure for executive audiences.
  • Third-party risk management — Vendor and partner security assessments that map supply chain risk across your digital ecosystem.
  • Business continuity planning — DR and BCP frameworks tested against Saudi regulatory requirements and sector-specific risk scenarios.
  • Security maturity roadmap — Phased improvement programmes that move organisations from reactive to proactive security posture.
03
Risk Dashboard
Risk Exposure
Quantified · board-ready reporting
Third-party Vendors
287 assessed · 12 high risk actioned
BCP Test Results
RPO: 4hr · RTO: 8hr · certified
Security Maturity
Level 2 → Level 4 achieved

AI Ethics & Governance Frameworks

We implement the governance frameworks, technical controls, and assurance processes that ensure your AI systems are responsible, explainable, and SDAIA-compliant — enabling confident enterprise AI adoption.

  • SDAIA ethics framework — Saudi national AI ethics guidelines operationalised as technical controls and governance processes for your AI portfolio.
  • Model bias detection — Automated fairness testing across demographic groups — detecting and mitigating bias before models reach production.
  • AI explainability — LIME and SHAP-based explanations embedded into AI system outputs for regulatory and operational transparency.
  • AI audit trail — Immutable logging of all model decisions, inputs, and outputs for regulatory audit and incident investigation.
04
AI Governance Status
SDAIA Ethics
100% compliant · all models covered
Bias Monitoring
Automated · 34 models tested
Explainability Coverage
100% high-risk models
Audit Trail
Immutable · SOC2 reviewed
How We Deliver

Assess, protect, govern, evolve.

A security-first engagement model that addresses the full spectrum from architecture hardening through to AI governance — built around Saudi Arabia's NCA, SAMA, and PDPL requirements.

01
Assess & Discover
Comprehensive security assessment covering attack surface, compliance gaps, and AI governance maturity.
Attack Surface MappingVulnerability AssessmentCompliance Gap AnalysisAI Governance Audit
02
Architect & Design
Security architecture design, governance framework definition, and compliance roadmap aligned with NCA ECC and SAMA.
Security ArchitectureZero Trust DesignAI Governance FrameworkCompliance Roadmap
03
Implement & Deploy
Deploy security controls, monitoring infrastructure, and AI governance tooling — with training for your security and engineering teams.
Control ImplementationSIEM DeploymentAI Governance ToolsTeam Training
04
Test & Certify
Red team exercises, penetration testing, and compliance certification to validate that defences hold under real adversarial conditions.
Penetration TestingRed Team ExerciseSAMA CertificationNCA Compliance Review
05
Monitor & Govern
Continuous security operations monitoring, threat hunting, and AI model governance to stay ahead of evolving threats.
24/7 SOC MonitoringAI Model MonitoringCompliance ReportingThreat Intelligence
Client Outcome
"Crux implemented our AI governance framework and security architecture simultaneously. We went from no AI governance process to full SDAIA compliance in 14 weeks. The board went from blocking AI adoption to actively championing it — because we could finally demonstrate responsible deployment with a complete audit trail."
CI
Chief Information Security Officer
Saudi Government Agency · Riyadh
14 wks
Full SDAIA AI governance compliance achieved
100%
AI models covered by governance framework
0
Critical security incidents post-architecture deployment
NCA
ECC and SAMA frameworks — fully certified
Technology Stack — Best-in-class tools · No vendor lock-in
NCA ECC SAMA Cybersecurity PDPL SDAIA Ethics Zero Trust ISO 27001 SOC2 SIEM EDR/XDR CSPM SAST/DAST Palo Alto CrowdStrike Splunk Microsoft Sentinel FAIR Model Explainable AI SHAP LIME AI Governance NCA ECC SAMA Cybersecurity PDPL SDAIA Ethics Zero Trust ISO 27001 SOC2 SIEM EDR/XDR CSPM SAST/DAST Palo Alto CrowdStrike Splunk Microsoft Sentinel FAIR Model Explainable AI SHAP LIME AI Governance

Extend your security & governance capability.

SVC / 01
AI Strategy & Intelligent Systems
Align your AI governance framework with the strategic roadmap that governs which AI use cases to pursue and how.
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SVC / 04
Cloud & DevOps Transformation
Embed security controls into your cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps pipelines for shift-left security assurance.
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SVC / 07
Digital Banking & Financial Services
Apply cybersecurity and AI governance specifically to the high-stakes regulatory environment of Saudi banking.
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// ready to secure your enterprise

Protect what you've built.
Govern what you're building.

NCA-aligned. SAMA-certified. SDAIA-compliant. Enterprise cybersecurity and AI governance purpose-built for Saudi Arabia's regulated, high-stakes digital environment.

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