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Cybersecurity

Establishing specialized cybersecurity industry, focused on human capital and derived by innovation, creativity and excellence 

A specialized cybersecurity industry enhances and diversifies economic growth.

Establishing a specialized cybersecurity industry in the region, focusing on human capital and based on innovation, creativity, and excellence.
  • Alignment with Oman Vision 2040 in addressing cybersecurity challenges.
  • Developing a national ecological system for the cybersecurity industry.
  • Developing specialized cybersecurity capabilities.
  • Establishing specialized and distinguished startups and small and medium enterprises in the field of cybersecurity to serve local needs and challenges.
  • Promoting specialized local cybersecurity companies internationally.
  • Enhancing innovation in the field of cybersecurity.
  • Encouraging research and development in the field of cybersecurity.
  • Establishing partnerships with the private sector, academic institutions, and government sectors.
  • Collaboration with international partners in th field of industry and innovation in cybersecurity.
  • Creating special incentives for cybersecurity.
  • Attracting foreign investment in the field of cybersecurity to the Sultanate.

Cybersecurity Industry Development Strategic Themes


Cyber Security Skill Set

Investing on the skills of human resources and capabilities is vital to support the future growth of cybersecurity industry in Oman. Although 59% of the universities and colleges offers technology related programs, there is still a necessity for specialized cybersecurity programs to meet the market needs and new upcoming jobs.

Promote Innovation

Fostering and supporting innovation in cybersecurity is vital to promote Oman cybersecurity industry development and require collaboration between academia, industry and government.

Startups, SME Support & Development

Out of approximately 4,067 IT companies in Oman, there is around 36 companies offering cybersecurity services , however the support of startups and SMEs is important to empower their business quality and to compete nationally and internationally.

Services & Experts’ Exports

Support and promote local competing product and services by individual cyber security exerts and local SMEs to target international market and serve regional needs.

Market & Investors Incentives

Attracting foreign investment in cybersecurity as well as offering incentives to local SMEs will contribute in building the industry, MTCIT will work with other stakeholders and related agencies to achieve this.

Cooperation and Promotion

The promotion of the cybersecurity industry development program nationally and internationally will create better awareness amongst stakeholders on the program objectives . Hence attract entrepreneurs, talents and potential partners.

OCERT Values

  • Creativity: Modernity and innovation in providing services and solutions.
  • Collaboration: Involving relevant stakeholders to achieve goals.
  • Relationships: Establishing multiple cooperative relationships at local and international levels.
  • Excellence: Adopting quality and international standards.
  • Results: Achieving successful and measurable outcomes.

Targeted Categories

  • Individuals
  • Governmental Entities
  • SMEs Companies
  • Academic Entities
  • Investors & Private Entities
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