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GRC

Governance, Risk & Compliance in Morocco

ISO 27001 audit, DGSSI and law 09-08 compliance, IT risk management, and continuity planning. End-to-end support for Moroccan SMEs and OIVs.

Last updated : April 2026

RMG Solutions provides Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) services in Morocco. We conduct security audits with penetration testing, guide organizations through ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 certification, ensure compliance with Moroccan Law 09-08, GDPR, and DGSSI directives, and perform systematic IT risk assessments.

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Security Audits

Comprehensive IT security assessments including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and risk analysis. Identify gaps before they become breaches.

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ISO Certification Guidance

Expert guidance through ISO 27001 (information security) and ISO 22301 (business continuity) certification processes. From gap analysis to successful audit.

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Regulatory Compliance

Compliance with Moroccan Law 09-08, GDPR for EU-facing businesses, and DGSSI directives. We ensure your data handling practices meet all legal requirements.

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Risk Assessment

Systematic identification and evaluation of IT risks across your entire organization. Prioritized remediation plans aligned with your business objectives.

Why choose RMG Solutions for your GRC engagements

  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer certified consultants based in Rabat
  • Deep expertise in DGSSI directives, Morocco's law 05-20 cybersecurity, and law 09-08 personal data
  • Proven methodology: gap analysis, prioritized roadmap, end-to-end support up to certification
  • Pragmatic 80/20 approach: focus on the controls that cover the bulk of real risk, no over-engineering
  • Post-certification follow-up with annual internal audits and preparation for ISO surveillance audits

Our GRC offering for Morocco

We cover the full Governance, Risk, and Compliance scope:

  • Information security audits (ISO 27001, ISO 27002, NIST CSF, CIS Controls)
  • ISO 27001 certification support up to the certification body audit
  • DGSSI compliance under Morocco's national directive issued from law 05-20
  • Law 09-08 and CNDP compliance: processing register, outsourced DPO, privacy impact assessments (PIA)
  • Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) per ISO 22301
  • NIS 2 and GDPR gap analysis for exporters and EU-company subsidiaries

Sectors we support in Morocco

OIV subject to DGSSI directives (energy, telecom, transport, healthcare, finance)
Banks, insurance, and financial institutions
Public administrations and local government bodies
Manufacturing with client or regulatory requirements
Listed companies and businesses with institutional shareholders
Moroccan SMEs exporting to the EU (GDPR, NIS 2)

Frequently asked questions about GRC in Morocco

How much does ISO 27001 certification cost in Morocco?

Total ISO 27001 certification cost for a Moroccan SME of 50 to 200 employees ranges from 150,000 to 400,000 MAD over 12 to 18 months. This includes gap analysis, compliance support, certification body fees, and team training.

ISO 27001 certification guide for Morocco

How long does DGSSI compliance take?

For an organization already mature in security, expect 3 to 6 months. For an organization starting from scratch, 9 to 18 months are typically needed to reach a satisfactory compliance level with DGSSI controls. The initial gap analysis phase lasts about 4 to 6 weeks.

Complete DGSSI compliance guide for Morocco

Am I required to comply with Morocco's law 09-08 on personal data?

Yes, as soon as you process personal data of employees, clients, or prospects in Morocco. CNDP declaration is mandatory before processing starts. Non-compliance penalties include administrative and criminal fines.

What's the difference between the DGSSI directive and law 05-20?

Law 05-20 (2020) is the founding cybersecurity statute in Morocco; it created the General Directorate for Information Systems Security (DGSSI). The DGSSI directive is the operational instrument detailing the security controls that affected organizations, particularly OIVs, must implement.

Do I need a full-time dedicated ISO 27001 Lead Auditor?

No. We provide a certified Lead Auditor for the duration of your engagement, on a fixed-fee or time-and-materials basis. For organizations maintaining ISO 27001 over time, we also offer a part-time outsourced internal auditor service.

How does NIS 2 affect Moroccan companies?

NIS 2 is an EU directive that applies to EU companies and to those providing critical services to them. Moroccan exporters and subsidiaries of European companies operating in Morocco typically need to upgrade their security controls. We support this compliance ramp-up.

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