Your readiness and compliance partner for Aramco CCC / CCC+
The Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate (CCC) is a mandatory requirement for vendors and third-party partners providing services to Saudi Aramco. It verifies that your business meets the cybersecurity requirements defined in the Third Party Cybersecurity Standard, SACS-210.
We work alongside you as a readiness and compliance partner: scoping and classification, gap analysis, a clear roadmap, and preparing your systems and documentation for the official audit — without issuing the certificate ourselves.
Readiness is a condition of doing business with Aramco
Four clear steps toward readiness
Classification & Scoping
We determine the applicable certification level (CCC or CCC+), organizational scope, connectivity considerations, data sensitivity, and applicable systems and assets.
Gap Analysis
We assess your existing controls against applicable requirements — technical, operational, policies, procedures, governance, and evidence availability.
Remediation & Documentation
We support you with a compliance roadmap, control remediation, policy and procedure documentation, technical implementation coordination, and evidence preparation.
Audit Readiness & Coordination
We prepare your organization for external assessment through documentation organization, evidence packaging, a readiness review, and coordination with authorized external audit firms.
What working with us looks like
About Aramco CCC / CCC+ Readiness
Who issues the Aramco CCC / CCC+ certificate?
The certificate is issued exclusively through authorized Aramco audit and certification firms, not by AlKhowatir. Our role is to act as your readiness and compliance partner — preparing your technical infrastructure, conducting gap analyses, and implementing required controls so you enter the official assessment fully prepared.
What is the difference between CCC and CCC+ certification?
The required level depends on the nature of your engagement with Saudi Aramco. Standard CCC is typically required for vendors providing general services, while CCC+ is required for vendors with direct network connectivity to Aramco systems or those handling high-risk, sensitive data. The exact classification is confirmed once your scope is reviewed.
How long does the compliance preparation process take?
On average, the readiness phase takes between 2 and 6 weeks. The actual timeline depends on your organization's size, existing cybersecurity maturity, scope, documentation readiness, and the extent of required remediation.
What happens if the audit reveals non-compliance issues?
If the official audit identifies findings, we provide support to remediate the specific gaps, update the relevant policies or configurations, and help you follow up with the auditor according to the applicable process.