Functional tasks:
1. Develop the department's strategy in line with the company's cybersecurity strategy
2. Preparing the information security management operating plan and developing the scope and procedures for information security
3. Create and implement a strategy for the deployment of information security technologies
4. Protect the intellectual property of the organization at all times
5. Review and approve security policies, procedures, standards and controls and ensure that cyber security policies and procedures are communicated to all employees and that compliance is implemented
6. Conduct IT security risk assessments and recommend solutions to reduce threats
7. Monitor security holes and threats in networks and systems
8. Communicate with key stakeholders about IT security threats
9. Develop strategies to deal with security incidents and launch investigations
10. Comply with the latest regulations and ensure compliance with the requirements of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency
11. Develop and implement business continuity plans to ensure service continuity when a programmed change is introduced, a security breach occurs, or a disaster recovery plan is needed
12. Introducing new security technology approaches and implementing next generation solutions
13. Conduct an ongoing assessment of current IT security practices and systems and identify areas for improvement
