Government Network Cybersecurity Programme
Add to watchlistA round-the-clock security operations centre, identity and access protection, penetration testing and higher compliance of government bodies with the national cybersecurity controls.
Budget (BAC)
Actual cost
85% of budget
Progress
Estimate at completion
SPI · CPI
Forecast finish
On baseline
ExecutionStage 4 of 5
Next gate:Closure22 October 2026
- Pre-start · CompletePre-start · Complete
- Gate into «Initiation»DecisionGoDate4 December 2024Initiation · CompleteInitiation · Complete
- Gate into «Planning»DecisionConditional goDate2 February 2025Planning · CompletePlanning · Complete
- Gate into «Execution»DecisionGoDate22 May 2025Execution · Current stageExecution · Current stage
- Gate into «Closure»DecisionNot held yetDate22 October 2026Closure · Not startedClosure · Not started
Team & roles
2 members, about 0.7 full-time equivalents
Leadership
1 member
- Eng. Hussam ZeidanProject manager50%A
Specialists
1 member
- Eng. Dima Al-DabbaghPlatform engineer, cybersecurity programme20%C
A AccountableR ResponsibleC ConsultedI Informed
Stakeholders
6 stakeholders, 4 of them below the engagement needed
Power / interest matrix
Pick one to see how they are handled
Keep satisfied1
high power, lower interest
Manage closely4
high power and interest
Monitor0
minimal effort
Keep informed1
high interest, lower power
Interest
Project sponsor
Eng. Khaled Al-Kayyali
Decisions and funding
Influence
Interest
Engagement level
Unaware
Resistant
Neutral
Supportive
Leading
A gap of 1 step — needs an engagement plan.
- Impact on the project
- Approves gates and changes
- Engagement plan
- Monthly briefing
Display options
| Organisation | Role | Actions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eng. Khaled Al-Kayyali | Project sponsor | Decisions and funding | SupportiveLeading | Eng. Hussam ZeidanEng. Hussam ZeidanDirector, CybersecurityP-026hussam.zeidan@psa.gov.sy | 2026-10-21 | |||
| Eng. Mazen Kassab | Project owner | Accepts deliverables, owns benefits | Leading | Eng. Hussam ZeidanEng. Hussam ZeidanDirector, CybersecurityP-026hussam.zeidan@psa.gov.sy | 2026-10-24 | |||
| Project Management Office (PMO) | Governance | Compliance and data quality | Supportive | Eng. Hussam ZeidanEng. Hussam ZeidanDirector, CybersecurityP-026hussam.zeidan@psa.gov.sy | 2026-10-18 | |||
| General Directorate of Financial Affairs | Internal department | Payment approval | NeutralSupportive | Huda Al-DandalHuda Al-DandalSenior Financial Analyst — Investment PlanP-037huda.aldandal@psa.gov.sy | 2026-10-15 | |||
| Al-Hisn Cybersecurity Co. | Main vendor | Delivers the contracted work | NeutralSupportive | Eng. Hussam ZeidanEng. Hussam ZeidanDirector, CybersecurityP-026hussam.zeidan@psa.gov.sy | 2026-10-25 | |||
| End beneficiaries | Beneficiaries | Users of the outcome | NeutralSupportive | Eng. Hussam ZeidanEng. Hussam ZeidanDirector, CybersecurityP-026hussam.zeidan@psa.gov.sy | 2026-09-27 |
Communication plan
Who needs what, when, through which channel, and who owns it.
- Project sponsorStatus and decisions neededMonthlyMeetingEng. Hussam Zeidan2026-11-16
- Project ownerDeliverable status and acceptance datesFortnightlyEmailEng. Hussam Zeidan2026-11-04Overdue
- PMOData and indicator updatesWeeklyDashboardEng. Hussam Zeidan2026-11-01
- BeneficiariesWhat changes and whenAt milestonesNewsletterEng. Hussam ZeidanAt launch
Coming up
By date
- 012026-11PMODashboard · Weekly
- 042026-11Project ownerEmail · Fortnightly
- 162026-11Project sponsorMeeting · Monthly