{
  "id": 13999365,
  "title": "beIN MEDIA GROUP becomes first global organisation in Qatar to receive National Information Assurance Certification",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/bein-media-group-becomes-first-global-organisation-in-qatar-to",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-12T16:18:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/12/10/2026/bein-media-group-becomes-first-global-organisation-in-qatar-to-receive-national-information-assurance-certification"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - beIN MEDIA GROUP, a global leader in sports, entertainment, and media, has become the first international organization in Qatar to attain the National Information Assurance (NIA) Certification. This milestone was achieved by the esteemed media group through the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) of Qatar, marking a significant step towards enhancing cybersecurity and digital resilience.\n\nThe NIA Certification, a component of the NCSA's National Information Security Compliance Framework (NISCF), is awarded to entities that adhere to the stringent requirements of the National Information Assurance Standard. This standard outlines a comprehensive set of security controls and measures aimed at safeguarding information assets and bolstering overall information security, thereby fostering a more robust cyber posture across organizations in Qatar.\n\nSpanning all facets of its operations, the certification encompasses every department and business process within beIN, ranging from media production and broadcasting, digital platforms, managing sports and entertainment rights, to international distribution. This extensive coverage underscores the company's unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of information security.\n\nSpeaking on the achievement, Rashid Abdulla Al-Obaidli, Manager of Information Security Architecture, Projects, Planning & Reporting at beIN, highlighted the significance of this milestone. He emphasized that the certification represents a collective effort and underscores the company's dedication to meeting Qatar's national information security standards. In alignment with the evolving cyber threats, beIN remains steadfast in its mission to protect its operations, platforms, and audience, while actively contributing to Qatar's broader cybersecurity and digital resilience goals.\n\nThis accomplishment further solidifies beIN's dedication to information security, operational resilience, and digital trust across its international operations. Moreover, it aligns with the overarching objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030, which seeks to elevate Qatar's cybersecurity capabilities and foster a secure and resilient digital ecosystem.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: beIN MEDIA GROUP (‘beIN’), the leading global sports, entertainment and media group, has been awarded the National Information Assurance (NIA) Certification by Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), becoming the first global organisation in Qatar to successfully undergo the NIA certification process.</p> <p>The NIA Certification forms part of the NCSA’s National…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}