Aramco CCC matters because it can be a business requirement for suppliers and third parties that need to work with Aramco

Aramco Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate

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Organizations that work with Aramco, or plan to register as suppliers, may need to demonstrate cybersecurity compliance through the Aramco Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate program. For many suppliers, the challenge is not only understanding the required certificate type. The real challenge is preparing the right scope, controls, evidence, documentation, and remediation actions before formal
assessment.
Aramco CCC readiness requires a structured approach to cybersecurity governance, third-party classification, control implementation, evidence quality, and audit preparation. Suppliers need to understand which requirements apply to their business relationship, whether CCC or CCC+ is relevant, what evidence should be prepared, and how gaps should be remediated before certificate submission.
Cryptika supports organizations with Aramco CCC and CCC+ readiness through gap assessment, control review, evidence preparation, remediation planning, policy and procedure development, technical-control assessment, and coordination support before working with an Aramco Authorized Audit Firm

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What Aramco CCC Is

Aramco Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate, commonly referred to as CCC, is part of Aramco’s third-party cybersecurity compliance program. The program is intended to help ensure that Aramco third parties comply with applicable cybersecurity requirements under Aramco’s Third Party Cybersecurity Standard.
The current Aramco supplier cybersecurity compliance page refers to the Third Party Cybersecurity Standard as SACS-210. This naming should be used carefully because older market references may still mention SACS-002. For public website content, Cryptika should align with the current Aramco wording and avoid treating outdated naming as current.
The CCC process is connected to third-party classification. Depending on the third party’s classification and scope, a supplier may need CCC or CCC+. CCC is generally based on self-assessment and remote validation by an Authorized Audit Firm, while CCC+ involves an on-site assessment by an Authorized Audit Firm for higher-risk classifications.

Third-Party Risk Management.

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Aramco CCC readiness support is relevant for organizations that:

  • Are existing or prospective Aramco suppliers.
  • Need to register or maintain registration as an Aramco supplier.
  • Have been asked to obtain or renew a Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate.
  • Need to understand whether CCC or CCC+ applies to their scope.
  • Provide outsourced infrastructure, customized software, cloud services, network connectivity, critical data processing, or other services that may affect cybersecurity classification.
  • Need help reviewing controls before assessment by an Authorized Audit Firm.
  • Need to improve the quality, completeness, and traceability of cybersecurity evidence.
  • Need to remediate findings before certificate issuance or renewal.
  • Need to align Aramco cybersecurity requirements with ISO/IEC 27001, NCA controls, SAMA requirements, cloud controls, internal policies, or client-specific cybersecurity baselines.

Gap Assessment

Risk Assessment

Cloud Security Assessment.

Compliance Implementation.

Typical Deliverables

Deliverables depend on the engagement scope, but may include:

  • Aramco CCC readiness assessment report.
  • Applicable scope and classification support summary.
  • SACS-210 control mapping.
  • Gap and remediation register.
  • Evidence checklist.
  • Evidence-quality review comments.
  • Policy and procedure update recommendations.
  • Technical-control review summary.
  • Access control evidence review.
  • Vulnerability management evidence review.
  • Backup and recovery evidence review.
  • Logging and incident response evidence review.
  • Cloud, infrastructure, network, or application security review where applicable.
  • Management presentation.
  • Pre-assessment readiness report.
  • Action tracker for control owners

What the Client Should Prepare

To support an Aramco CCC readiness engagement, the client should prepare:

  • Aramco supplier or contract context, if available.
  • Third-party classification information, if already received.
  • Current CCC or CCC+ requirement communication, if available.
  • Existing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.
  • System, application, network, and asset inventory.
  • Cloud, outsourced infrastructure, and third-party service information.
  • Access control and privileged access evidence.
  • Endpoint, server, firewall, and network security evidence.
  • Vulnerability management and patching evidence.
  • Backup and recovery evidence.
  • Logging, monitoring, and incident response evidence.
  • Previous CCC assessment reports, findings, or remediation records, if available.
  • List of responsible control owners.
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Related Cryptika Services

Aramco CCC readiness can be supported through several Cryptika services, depending on the supplier’s scope and classification:

  • Policies and Procedures Drafting or Updating.
  • Control Design and Implementation.
  • Compliance Remediation Roadmap.
  • Regulatory Evidence Preparation.
  • Audit Readiness Support.
  • Internal Audit Support.
  • Vendor Security Assessment.
  • Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment.
  • Cloud Configuration Review.
  • Microsoft 365 Security Assessment.
  • Active Directory Security Assessment.
  • Firewall and Network Device Configuration Review.
  • Infrastructure Security Review.
  • Network Segmentation Review.
  • Vulnerability Assessment.
  • Vulnerability Management Program Review.
  • Incident Response Readiness Assessment.
  • Ransomware Readiness Assessment.
  • Disaster Recovery Planning

FAQ

What is Aramco CCC?

Aramco CCC stands for Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate. It is part of Aramco’s third-party cybersecurity
compliance program and is used to demonstrate compliance with applicable third-party cybersecurity
requirements.

What is the difference between CCC and CCC+?

CCC generally involves a self-compliance assessment validated remotely by an Authorized Audit Firm. CCC+
involves an on-site compliance assessment by an Authorized Audit Firm for higher-risk third-party
classifications.

What is SACS-210?

SACS-210 is the current Aramco Third Party Cybersecurity Standard referenced on Aramco’s CCC program
page. Older market references may still mention SACS-002, so organizations should confirm the current
applicable standard before assessment.

Is Aramco CCC the same as NCA CCC?

No. Aramco CCC refers to Aramco’s Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate. NCA CCC refers to the Saudi
National Cybersecurity Authority’s Cloud Cybersecurity Controls. They are different and should not be
confused.

Can Cryptika issue the Aramco CCC certificate?

Cryptika can support readiness, evidence preparation, remediation, and pre-assessment work. Certificate
issuance must follow Aramco’s Authorized Audit Firm process. Cryptika should not be described as issuing
Aramco CCC unless that authorization is formally confirmed and approved for public use.

Can Cryptika help before we contact the Authorized Audit Firm?

Yes. Cryptika can help prepare the organization by reviewing requirements, identifying gaps, improving
controls, preparing evidence, and building a remediation roadmap before the formal assessment.

How long is Aramco CCC valid?

Aramco states that CCC is valid for two years from issuance, provided the third-party classification does not
change. If the scope or classification changes, additional assessment may be required.

What evidence is usually important for CCC readiness?

Evidence may include policies, procedures, system inventories, access-control records, screenshots,
configuration evidence, vulnerability management records, backup evidence, logging and monitoring
records, incident response records, cloud or infrastructure evidence, and control-owner confirmations.

Does Cryptika guarantee Aramco CCC certification?

No. Cryptika supports readiness, assessment preparation, evidence review, and remediation. Certification
depends on the supplier’s implemented controls, evidence, classification, scope, Authorized Audit Firm
assessment, and Aramco’s process requirements.

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Scope Caution

Cryptika supports Aramco CCC readiness, gap assessment, control review, evidence preparation, remediation planning, and pre-assessment support.
The Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate is issued through the Aramco Authorized Audit Firm process.

Certificate issuance, assessment results, certificate acceptance, and renewal depend on the supplier’s scope, classification, implemented controls, evidence, assessment outcome, Aramco process requirements, and the decision of the Authorized Audit Firm and Aramco.

This page should not be used to claim guaranteed certification, guaranteed supplier registration, or guaranteed Aramco acceptance.

Related Standards, Regulations, and Frameworks

Aramco CCC readiness may connect with:

  • Aramco Third Party Cybersecurity Standard.
  • Saudi NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls.
  • Saudi NCA Cloud Cybersecurity Controls, where cloud services are in scope.
  • SAMA Cyber Security Framework, where financial-sector obligations also apply.
  • ISO/IEC 27001 for information security management.
  • ISO/IEC 27002 for information security control guidance.
  • ISO/IEC 27005 for information security risk management.
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.
  • CIS Controls.
  • CSA Cloud Controls Matrix.
  • PCI DSS, where payment card environments are in scope.
  • Client-specific supplier cybersecurity requirements.
  • The listed standards, regulations, and frameworks are examples and cross-linking priorities. The actual scope depends on the organization’s Aramco relationship, third-party classification, systems, services, data, infrastructure, contractual requirements, and agreed engagement scope.
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