- The Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Department is responsible for overseeing the implementation of cybersecurity policies and procedures within the university and ensuring compliance within the scope of the Cybersecurity Department’s operations.
- The department’s work includes supervising cyber risk management by identifying critical assets, analyzing threats and vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and developing appropriate mitigation plans, in addition to reviewing internal entities’ compliance with approved security controls.
- The department also maintains and updates risk registers, reviews adopted methodologies, and ensures the application of continuous improvement processes to support the protection of the university’s technical environment.
The Cybersecurity Operations Center (SOC) at the University of Bisha is responsible for the continuous monitoring of network systems, servers, and digital infrastructure to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats and attacks.
The department serves as the first line of defense in identifying suspicious activities, analyzing security incidents, and providing timely responses, thereby contributing to the protection of sensitive information assets and ensuring the continuity of IT services within the university.
The center relies on advanced tools and technologies for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and cyber analytics, while adhering to best practices in monitoring and incident response.
