NCSA awards National Information Assurance (NIA) Certificate of Compliance to Qatar International Islamic Bank

The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) announced that Qatar International Islamic bank has successfully completed its compliance roadmap for the National Information Assurance (NIA) Standard by obtaining the NIA Certificate of Compliance,  making QIIB the first bank in the State of Qatar to achieve this milestone. The scope covers all of QIIB’s operations and business processes.

The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) emphasized the importance of compliance with the National Information Assurance (NIA) Standard as it contributes to the protection of national information assets and strengthens the cybersecurity posture across sectors. NCSA looks forward to other banks and financial institutions, government entities and organizations within critical sectors obtaining the National Information Assurance (NIA) Certification, which will fundamentally enhance and contribute to raising the level of cyber resilience across the nation.

Dr. Abdulbasit Ahmad Al-Shaibei, Chief Executive Officer of QIIB, statement on obtaining the NIA Certificate of Compliance:

“Receiving the first NIA certification in the banking sector in Qatar marks a pivotal milestone in the journey of our institution and reaffirms our position as a pioneer in adopting the highest standards of cybersecurity. This achievement was made possible through the constructive collaboration with the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and the supervisory authorities, most notably the Qatar Central Bank.

This certification is a clear testament to our strict adherence to advanced information security practices and reflects our alignment with the national cybersecurity strategy of the State of Qatar. It further strengthens our clients’ confidence in the security and reliability of our digital banking services.

We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) for its continuous support and valuable guidance throughout this certification process. Their role has been instrumental in helping us reach this remarkable milestone.

With this certification, we reaffirm our commitment to investing in the latest cybersecurity solutions and technologies to ensure highly secure and resilient digital banking services. This reflects our dedication to meeting our clients’ expectations while contributing to the national efforts of building a safe and integrated digital ecosystem in Qatar.”