Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 emphasizes human capital development, including in cybersecurity, as a core pillar of its coherent development strategy. Central to these efforts, the Saudi Arabia National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has introduced the Saudi Cybersecurity Higher Education Framework (SCyber-Edu). This framework aims to elevate cybersecurity education, aligning it with market demands and the objectives of Vision 2030. SCyber- Edu sets standards for cybersecurity education across Saudi universities, ensuring courses meet market-relevant skills and knowledge domains. The framework involves several critical components, including developing a recognition process for cybersecurity degree programmes, creating incentives for universities to align their courses with SCyber-Edu standards, and establishing a database of recognized degrees to guide student selection. In 2023, SCyber-Edu had a significant impact on Saudi Arabia’s educational landscape. It has been adopted by 45 prestigious institutes, influencing 82 cybersecurity higher education programmes nationwide. The NCA has observed a significant increase in use of the framework by these institutions, further enhancing the quality and relevance of cybersecurity education in the country.