Amman, Aug. 10 (Petra) -- Cybersecurity programs under the Economic Modernization Vision expanded training and institutional capacity-building efforts during the first half of 2026, with 282 students graduating from the Masar program and 77 government institutions receiving training through the Wa'i platform.

The 2026-2029 Executive Program report highlighted progress in cybersecurity under the Future Services driver, including the implementation of three cybersecurity camps and a series of national initiatives aimed at strengthening awareness, education and technical capabilities.

The initiatives, implemented in cooperation with the public and private sectors and local communities, included specialized training for 22 schools and 10 universities on Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges, competitions designed to develop and test practical cybersecurity skills.

Training and follow-up programs were also conducted for 77 government institutions through the Wa'i platform, while simulated phishing campaigns were launched to assess employees' awareness of cyber threats.

A total of 44 cybersecurity awareness workshops were held for 5,664 employees during the reporting period.

The report said 282 students graduated from the fifth edition of the Masar program, which provides university students specializing in cybersecurity with practical training aimed at developing their technical skills and preparing them for the labor market.

Participants also graduated from the ninth and tenth Nashama cybersecurity camps, which target recent cybersecurity graduates through an intensive four-month program focused on developing practical and professional skills and improving employment readiness.

The report also highlighted efforts to expand strategic partnerships at the local level and strengthen the Kingdom's regional and international engagement in cybersecurity through the signing of several memoranda of understanding.

Progress was also made in supporting institutions in implementing the Jordanian National Cybersecurity Framework.

Capacity-building activities included business modeling courses, quantitative cyber risk assessment and risk management training for a number of entities.

Training and awareness workshops were also conducted for nine government entities, targeting senior management, directorate heads, organizational units and technical teams as part of efforts to strengthen institutional cybersecurity capabilities.

//Petra// RZ