Sharing Notice: White Alignment Guide for the Saudi Cybersecurity Workforce Framework «SCyWF» What is the relationship between Human Resources Programs and “SCyWF” Framework? Organizational Structure “SCyWF” framework does not define the organizational structure of the cybersecurity department and units in the organization, but it can help in designing the organizational structure of cybersecurity departments by understanding the tasks of the job roles, categories, and specialty areas included in the framework. However, there are other cybersecurity controls and guidelines issued by NCA related to the organizational structure of cybersecurity departments. Job Descriptions “SCyWF” framework facilitates the process of creating, updating and standardizing job descriptions in the field of cybersecurity within national entities as each role has a job description that includes a description of the tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities required for each job role. Recruitment Competencies Learning and Development Career Paths “SCyWF” framework enables human resources personnel to understand the tasks and requirements of cybersecurity jobs, hence facilitating the process of searching and selection of suitable qualified talents. “SCyWF” framework enables human resource personnel to benefit from the knowledge, skill and abilities of each job role in the framework through the process of creating or updating the technical and behavioral competencies framework of cybersecurity jobs. “SCyWF” framework assists human resources personnel in preparing training and development plans based on the knowledge, skills and abilities required for each job role. Currently NCA is working on preparing an appendix of “career paths” for “SCyWF” framework, which clarifies the levels of each job role in terms of the minimum qualifications, tasks, knowledge and skills required as a benchmark for career progression, as well as the possible transfers between job roles and their levels. For your questions and inquiries about the alignment with “SCyWF” framework, please contact us at: scywf@nca.gov.sa 10 Document Classification: Open