The guideline serves as a national reference to implement basic information security controls in government institutions across Oman. Its objective is to unify and strengthen protection practices by:

• Enforcing access control policies

• Promoting security awareness and training

• Managing security incidents and recovery plans

• Securing data storage, systems, and communications

• Applying environmental and physical safeguards

• Conducting risk assessments and internal audits

The document identifies 12 foundational domains every entity should implement to ensure minimum security standards. It also provides a comprehensive checklist for internal review and compliance.