Vision 2030 is moving fast. Attackers are moving faster.
From break-in testing that copies real attackers to PDPL-ready builds that work for everyone: one team that tests your systems, secures them and ships your software, for organisations in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
One team, from writing the code to passing the audit
Saudi Arabia is now one of the most demanding places in the region to run a secure business. The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), issued under Royal Decree M/19 (2021, amended 2023) and overseen by SDAIA, is fully in force, and SDAIA's Regulation on Personal Data Transfer Outside the Kingdom governs how data may leave. At the same time, Vision 2030 keeps pushing everyday payments onto digital rails, and pushing every ministry, bank and company to launch new services quickly. Heavier rules plus faster launches is exactly where teams get caught out. IKZERO closes that gap: we attack your systems the way real criminals would, set up the monitoring and the paperwork that keep you defensible, and build hardened, audit-ready, Arabic-first platforms your users can trust. One team you can hold accountable, from the first line of code to the compliance sign-off.
Break-In Testing & Red Teaming
- Break-in testing for websites, networks, APIs and mobile apps (penetration testing)
- Full mock attacks and fake scam emails, the way real criminals work (red team)
- AI security testing for chatbots, document search and AI that takes actions (LLM, RAG and agents)
- A report ranked worst first, with a retest to confirm each fix
SOC as a Service & Managed Detection
- We watch your systems day and night, all year (MDR)
- Fast response when something gets in, then containment and recovery
- We hunt for attackers across your cloud and your laptops
- Alerts sorted and tuned to the attacks actually seen in Saudi Arabia
Rules, Risk & PDPL Compliance
- Getting PDPL-ready, following SDAIA's rules
- Help getting certified for ISO 27001 and SOC 2
- Safeguards and standard contracts for moving data out of the Kingdom (SCCs)
- Risk assessments, written policies and proof built to stand up at audit
Secure Building & Cloud (DevSecOps)
- Security checks inside your build process (SAST and DAST)
- Locking down how your cloud is set up and how it runs
- Passwords and keys kept out of the code, outside libraries kept in check
- Security checks that catch problems without slowing your team down
Secure Development & Applications
- Websites and portals built safe, and usable by everyone
- Websites, mobile apps and SaaS built safe from the first line
- Arabic-first, right-to-left interfaces built to WCAG accessibility standards
- Fast code that is easy to maintain and has been reviewed
Advisory, vCISO & Growth
- A part-time head of security (vCISO) and a plan to follow
- A second pair of eyes on your design
- Getting found on Google and in AI answers (SEO)
- Plans that line up with Vision 2030 goals
Built for Saudi Arabia
PDPL & the Regulator
- Data handling and controls built to the PDPL
- People can see, correct and delete their data, and consent is asked for properly
- SDAIA's rules on sending data abroad, with the safeguards in place
- A risk list and proof built to stand up at audit
Arabic-First & Accessible
- Arabic first, written right to left, not mirrored English
- Bilingual Arabic and English content
- Built to line up with WCAG 2.1 AA, and with DGA web guidance where it applies
- Designed to work for every user
Hosting, Speed & Where Data Sits
- Keep your data inside the Kingdom, or nearby in the region
- Fast loading in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam
- Built on Gulf cloud regions, designed to stay up
- Watched around the clock, with backups ready
Payments & Local Fit
- mada, Apple Pay and STC Pay integration
- Visa, Mastercard and Tabby/Tamara BNPL
- Checkout and billing in riyals (SAR)
- In step with Vision 2030 digital-payment goals
Looking specifically for secure web development in Saudi Arabia? See the Saudi Arabia engineering page
Saudi Arabia FAQs
Can IKZERO help us comply with Saudi Arabia's PDPL?
Yes. The PDPL, issued under Royal Decree M/19 (2021, amended 2023) and overseen by SDAIA, sets specific rules for handling personal data, and SDAIA's Regulation on Personal Data Transfer Outside the Kingdom covers sending it abroad. We map where your data goes, close the gaps, prepare the safeguards and standard contractual clauses for transfers, and line you up with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 where they matter.
What services does IKZERO offer in Saudi Arabia?
All of it. Break-in testing for websites, networks, APIs and mobile apps (penetration testing), full mock attacks (red team), AI security reviews, round-the-clock monitoring (SOC and MDR), PDPL compliance work, secure build pipelines, security advice and a part-time head of security (vCISO), plus secure websites, apps and SEO. Hire us for a single test, or for everything from start to finish.
Are your websites and apps available in Arabic and accessible?
Yes. We build Arabic-first, right-to-left interfaces with Arabic and English content side by side, and design to accessibility standards that follow the DGA's guidance and WCAG AA. Making things work for everyone is part of every build, not an afterthought.
Can you keep our data inside the Kingdom?
Yes. You can keep your data inside the Kingdom, or nearby in the region. We deploy on major Gulf cloud regions so pages load fast in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, and anything that has to leave the Kingdom is moved with the safeguards named in SDAIA's Regulation on Personal Data Transfer Outside the Kingdom.
How do you price engagements, and do you bill in SAR?
We price in SAR and scope every job up front: a fixed-scope penetration test, a monthly managed SOC, and a full build are very different pieces of work. You get a clear, itemised proposal before we start, so there are no surprises.
Which cities and regions do you cover in Saudi Arabia?
We work with organisations across the Kingdom, mainly in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, and support projects in Mecca and beyond. Most of our work is done remotely, and we come on site when a job calls for it.
Secure your next build in Saudi Arabia
From a single penetration test to a fully managed security team and a PDPL-ready platform: tell us what you're protecting and we'll scope it fast, in SAR, across Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
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