Amman, November 24 (Petra) -- Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President of the Royal Scientific Society (RSS), the Cybercrime Mitigation & Governance Forum 2025 officially commenced on Monday, marking a significant step in addressing one of the defining challenges of our era - the governance of cyberspace and the protection of our societies and systems in an age driven by digital transformation, in alignment with the Royal directives to implement Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision.

Organised by the Royal Scientific Society in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Centre, and supported by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Jordan, the forum brought together experts and specialists from the Czech Republic alongside representatives of Jordanian security agencies, the banking sector, critical infrastructure institutions, as well as academic and government bodies.

In a speech delivered on behalf of HRH Princess Sumaya during the opening ceremony, Dr Nabeel Al-Fayoumi, Vice President for Technology at the Royal Scientific Society, emphasised that Jordan’s progress in the digital economy must rest upon a foundation of trust and resilience, noting that ambitions in automation, data-driven government, and artificial intelligence will only succeed if digital infrastructures are secure, institutions are coordinated, and citizens are protected.

"We gather today with our partners from the Czech Republic to address one of the defining challenges of our era the governance of cyberspace, and the protection of our societies and systems in an increasingly digitised world," Dr Al-Fayoumi stated, stressing that cybersecurity is no longer a matter of technology alone, but a matter of national sovereignty, human dignity, and the moral contract between state and citizen.

He added that cybersecurity safeguards not only networks, but fundamental rights - the right to privacy, the right to security, and the right to agency in an increasingly intelligent world - highlighting the role of the National Cybersecurity Centre as the national regulator and technical sponsor of the forum, leading efforts to enhance Jordan’s cyber resilience through standards, national policies, incident response mechanisms, and public awareness programmes.

Dr Al-Fayoumi further noted that the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II have contributed to building a coherent national cybersecurity framework that aligns defence, civil, academic, and industrial efforts, underscoring that cybersecurity today is not merely a defensive shield, but a strategic enabler of economic growth, social trust, and digital sovereignty.

For her part, Ms Andrea Kocirova, Ambassador of the Czech Republic, expressed her appreciation for hosting the forum at the Royal Scientific Society, describing it as the first joint Czech–Jordanian cybersecurity platform that brings together leading experts and institutions from both countries under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya.

She emphasised that cybercrime has become one of the most sophisticated and rapidly evolving cross-border threats, targeting critical infrastructure, financial systems, government networks, and individuals, and that addressing such challenges requires enhanced international cooperation, knowledge exchange, harmonised methodologies, and shared operational frameworks.

In turn, Eng. Mohammad Al-Samadi, Director of the National Cybersecurity Centre, stated that the forum provides a distinguished platform to explore emerging cybercrime trends, exchange lessons learned, and showcase effective practices in investigation, incident response, and preventive measures.

He stressed that cybersecurity is not merely a technical matter, but a strategic national priority, affirming Jordan’s commitment to strengthening its national capabilities through cooperation, knowledge-sharing, and international partnerships.

The two-day forum focuses on key topics including national and legislative frameworks for combating cybercrime, strengthening governance and international cooperation, and mechanisms for cross-border digital evidence exchange, alongside discussions on cryptocurrencies, the dark web, and the growing cyber threats associated with them.

The programme also explores the expanding role of artificial intelligence in strengthening cybersecurity capabilities, particularly in threat detection, analysis, and incident response.

The forum reflects Jordan’s commitment to ensuring that the digital age serves humanity, not the other way around, and that shared understanding, foresight, and collective resilience remain the most powerful tools in confronting evolving cyber threats, reinforcing the principle that knowledge guided by conscience is the true foundation of sustainable digital security.

//Petra// AK