Jordan advances cybersecurity readiness as cyber incidents decline 16% in Q1 2026

Jordan advances cybersecurity readiness as cyber incidents decline 16% in Q1 2026

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Publish Date: 2026-06-23 09:48:00

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Amman, June 23 (Petra) – Jordan is pursuing a comprehensive national
vision to protect its digital future by strengthening cybersecurity
and enhancing the readiness of institutions to address evolving cyber
threats, Director of the National Cybersecurity Centre (NCC) Mohammad
Samadi said.

Speaking at the Government Communication Forum on Tuesday, organised
by the Ministry of Government Communication, Samadi said the NCC,
established in 2021 under the Cybersecurity Law, is responsible for
developing and regulating Jordan’s national cybersecurity system.
He said the centres work focuses on legislation and regulation,
capacity building and operational and intelligence functions. The NCC
has launched several initiatives, including the “Safe Online”
platform, the “Wa’i” awareness platform and the “Cyber Story”
podcast, targeting students, government employees, critical
infrastructure operators and the wider community.
Among its key programmes are the “Cyber Warriors” competition for
school and university students, cybersecurity training for government
liaison officers and awareness campaigns and workshops across
sectors.
Samadi said Jordan’s cybersecurity ecosystem is supported by a range
of laws, regulations, policies and strategies, most notably the
National Cybersecurity Strategy 2025–2028 and the Jordanian National
Cybersecurity Framework.
During the first quarter of 2026, cyber incidents in Jordan declined
by 16 per cent compared with the same period in 2025, while critical
incidents accounted for just 0.5 per cent of the total.
The most common threats included ransomware, denial-of-service
attacks, phishing, social engineering and the exploitation of
security vulnerabilities.
He added that AI-powered cyberattacks rose globally by 89 per cent,
while 75 per cent of breaches resulted from compromised credentials
or digital identities.
Authorities detected 27 websites impersonating national institutions
during the first quarter of the year.
Samadi said that artificial intelligence and quantum computing are
reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, requiring enhanced national
capabilities, training programmes and preparations for
quantum-resistant encryption technologies.
He added that the NCC has developed a draft roadmap, in cooperation
with national partners, to address future risks associated with
quantum computing.
He added that cybersecurity incident response teams in critical
sectors and the licensing framework for cybersecurity service
providers are key pillars of Jordan’s efforts to strengthen cyber
resilience and confidence in the digital economy.
The Jordanian National Cybersecurity Framework was implemented in
2025 across 110 government institutions and critical infrastructure
entities, with implementation set to expand to 50 additional national
entities in 2026.
The rollout included training programmes, risk assessment exercises,
awareness workshops and implementation roadmaps for participating
institutions.
Samadi said that, in certain cases, access to some government
websites from outside Jordan may be restricted as a precautionary
measure to protect digital services.
He revealed that one of the most significant cyber incidents handled
by the centre involved an attack that disrupted the systems of a
healthcare institution.
For his part, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Government
Communication Zaid Nawaisah said the NCC plays a vital role in
protecting Jordanian cyberspace, developing national expertise and
raising awareness of digital risks.
The forum reviewed the centre’s efforts to safeguard cyberspace and
the main pillars of the National Cybersecurity Strategy 2025–2028.
//Petra// AK