AMMAN —
National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC) spokesperson
Bassam Maharmeh announced on Saturday that the institution has proposed a draft
national cybersecurity framework. This program aims to safeguard the
information systems of both public and
private sectors from cyber threats.
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Maharmeh explained that the draft encompasses a collection
of procedures, controls, mechanisms, and standards that institutions must adopt
and implement. Its objective is to enhance the security of the
Kingdom's cyber systems and elevate the level of information protection. He further noted that
many institutions currently do not adhere to specific cybersecurity standards,
Hala News reported.
According to
NCSC statistics, the health sector was the
primary target of cyber-attacks in 2022, accounting for 9 percent of the total
incidents. Following closely was the commercial sector, including medium and
small businesses, which often lack the resources to adequately protect their
data. Additionally, several key government institutions faced persistent
hacking attempts.
Enforcing mandatory standardsThe
national cybersecurity framework will enforce mandatory
standards, although there will be a grace period initially. Maharmeh expressed
hope that the center will receive feedback and respond accordingly to proceed with
the approval procedures in compliance with the regulations. Each institution
will adopt controls based on the specific threats they face.
Maharmeh revealed that the NCSC dealt with 1,362 incidents
involving government institutions and private companies in the previous year.
Of these, 26 percent were classified as high-risk and serious.
The health sector vulnerable in cyber attacks
The health sector remained a prime target in 2022,
accounting for 9 percent of all cyber-attacks. The commercial sector, including
medium and small businesses with limited resources, was also heavily targeted.
In addition, various other government institutions faced persistent hacking
attempts, as per NCSC statistics.
Furthermore, Maharmeh stated that the cybersecurity center
actively participates in drafting legislation, controls, and regulatory
frameworks to mitigate cyber-attacks. He highlighted two types of threats:
organized cybercrime, which targets
government entities, companies,
universities, hospitals, and other institutions to steal data for profit, and
state-sponsored groups that primarily focus on government institutions for
espionage, theft, or intelligence gathering.
Maharmeh emphasized that each country is targeted based on
its geographical and political status. The NCSC, as a national institution,
focuses on addressing attacks and threats that may jeopardize national security
or essential services within the Kingdom.
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