Regional Cyber Security Center

RCC History

In December 2012, the Regional Cyber Security Center (RCC) was established in accordance with the agreement signed between the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with a vision of creating a safer and cooperative cybersecurity environment in the Arab Region and strengthening the role of ITU in building confidence and security in the use of information and communication technologies in the region. In line with the objectives of the ITU Global Cyber security Agenda (GCA),RCC acts as ITU’s cybersecurity hub in the region localizing and coordinating cybersecurity initiatives. RCC is hosted, managed and operated by Oman National CERT (OCERT). The Centre was officially launched on the 3rd of March 2013, at the Oman National CERT in Muscat, Oman.

Our Objective

Driving the adoption of ITU's Global Cybersecurity Agenda across the Arab region.

Assisting/responding to the cybersecurity needs of least developed countries in the region.

Being a management center and execution platform for regional cybersecurity objectives.

Providing a consolidation center for Member States to manage regional cybersecurity programs and initiatives.

Developing a regional or national information security frameworks and policies studies through regional studies and workshops.

About RCC

Our Mission

Our mission revolves around creating a safer and cooperative cybersecurity environment in the Arab Region and strengthening the role of ITU in building confidence and security in the use of information and communication technologies in the Arab region.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the recognized cybersecurity reference center in Arab region.

RCC Services

Organizational and Governance

RCC experts work closely with governments and public sectors to develop national cybersecurity strategies with clear accountabilities and responsibilities. The cybersecurity strategy includes robust programs to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and to fill the gaps in the cybersecurity environment.
• National Cybersecurity Strategy
• Cybersecurity Maturity Models and framework
• Cybersecurity Diplomacy

Cybersecurity Capacity Building

The cybersecurity capacity building can help constituencies to build institutional cybersecurity capabilities and to develop programmatic and effective culture solutions. Also, this service will raise awareness campaigns in the community, forums and at national level and providing cybersecurity training and development programs.
• Specialized Trainings & Workshops
• Cybersecurity Conferences and Seminars
• Cybersecurity CTFs
• Cybersecurity Awareness program

International Cooperation

• Facilitate Regional and International Memberships
• Cybersecurity Collaboration and Partnership
• Cybersecurity Meetings and Dialogues

Industry Development and Innovation

• Cybersecurity Innovation Centers
• Cyber Security industry development programs
• Cybersecurity Industry Development Maturity Model
• Cybersecurity industry development Assessment and Exercises
• Cybersecurity Hackathons

Cybersecurity Technical and Assurance

Cybersecurity Technical and assurance services aim to offer cybersecurity Technical and compliance measures. RCC experts use the best of technical benchmarks and international standards such as ISO 27001 to support ITU member states for determining areas for enhancement.
• CIRT Assessment
• CIRT Implementation
• CIRT Gap Analysis
• Digital forensic Implementation
• Cyber Drill