Oman Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Decision No. 93/2018

Promulgating Telecommunications Network Security Regulation

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Pursuant to the Telecommunications Regulatory Act issued by the Oman Sultani Decree No. 30/2002;

The Executive Regulation issued by Oman Ministerial Decision No. 144/2008;

The approval of TRA Board of Directors; and

Based on the exigencies of the public interest;

It is decided:

Telecommunications Network Security Regulation

Article 1

In the application of the provisions of this Regulation, the terms and expressions used herein shall express the exact meaning exhibited in both the Telecommunications Regulatory Act and its Executive Regulation, whereas the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings shown against each, unless the text otherwise requires:

  • 1- Network: the licensee’s telecommunications network.

  • 2- Security incident: any security breach or loss of integrity or security of the Network.

  • 3- Network intrusion: unauthorized access to sensitive data by way of circumventing security systems.

  • 4- Managed Services Agreement: a contract with a third party to operate, maintain or manage the Network.

  • 5- Managed Services Provider: a contractor appointed to operate, maintain or manage the Network.

  • 6- Tier 3 Technical Support: a level of support that requires equipment and systems supplier specialists’ intervention.

Article 2