Qatar bolsters cybersecurity as NCSA confirms Milaha’s compliance for NIA

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) announced yesterday that Qatar Navigation (Milaha) successfully completed its compliance roadma...

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) announced yesterday that Qatar Navigation (Milaha) successfully completed its compliance roadmap for the National Information Assurance (NIA) Standard, marking a significant milestone in strengthening cybersecurity practices across one of the country’s most critical sectors.

In a post on X, the NCSA stated that Milaha, the national entity responsible for providing comprehensive maritime and logistics services, has not only renewed its existing NIA certification but also expanded the scope of compliance to cover the entire organisation. Milaha had previously been certified under the NIA framework for specific operations, making the latest achievement a major step toward enterprise-wide cybersecurity assurance.

The NCSA highlighted that adherence to the NIA Standard plays a crucial role in safeguarding national information assets and reinforcing Qatar’s overall cybersecurity posture, particularly across strategic and critical infrastructure sectors.

Developed as a cornerstone of Qatar’s national cybersecurity framework, the NIA Standard sets mandatory requirements for government entities and organisations operating in key areas. It focuses on ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems, while mitigating cyber risks through governance, risk management, and technical controls.

Milaha’s expanded certification reflects growing awareness within the maritime and logistics sector of the increasing cyber threats targeting supply chains, ports, and transportation networks.