The Hajj Fund and the Zakat Fund today, Sunday, met the National Cyber Security Centre to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation and monitoring the implementation of the Jordanian National Cyber Security Framework. The aim is to help protect data and digital systems and raise government institutions' readiness to deal with cyber threats and incidents.
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The Hajj Fund hosted an introductory meeting on the national framework, attended by its director general, Fouad Kouri; Director General of the Hajj and Umrah Department, Engineer Majdi Al-Btoush; the head of the National Cyber Security Centre, Engineer Mohammad Al-Samadi; and a number of officials.
Kouri stressed the importance of strengthening the cybersecurity system at the Hajj Fund and keeping pace with national requirements for protecting information, data and electronic systems. This, he said, would provide a secure digital environment, safeguard the data of savers and beneficiaries, and ensure services continue to be delivered efficiently and reliably.
For its part, the Zakat Fund's director general, Dr Abdulsamirat, discussed with Engineer Al-Samadi the framework's requirements and mechanisms for implementing it, as well as strengthening data protection and electronic systems and raising readiness to ensure digital services continue.
Samirat noted the Zakat Fund's commitment to developing its digital infrastructure and complying with national cybersecurity standards, as well as strengthening information security and the continuity of services provided to citizens. He also mentioned raising the competence and readiness of staff to deal with cyber risks and threats.
Both meetings covered the main elements of the Jordanian National Cyber Security Framework, the tasks and responsibilities linked to its implementation, mechanisms for responding to cyber threats and incidents, and the importance of developing the capabilities of institutions and their staff in line with national standards and requirements.
Al-Samadi stressed the importance of applying the framework to raise levels of protection and cyber readiness in national institutions. He pointed to the role of cooperation across different sectors in building a safe and trusted digital environment, protecting data and ensuring business and service continuity, supporting the Kingdom's digital transformation.
The meetings are part of the National Cyber Security Centre's efforts to raise awareness of cybersecurity among government institutions and to monitor implementation of the national framework, helping to protect digital systems and services and raise the Kingdom's cyber readiness.
