Amman, Feb 2 (Petra) - The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) announced the graduation of the second cohort of participants in its 2025 cybersecurity training camp, designed for employees in the kingdom’s financial and banking sector.
The camp is organized as part of implementing the economic modernization vision and in line with CBJ's strategic directions aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity system and enhancing the institutional readiness of the financial sector to face accelerating digital risks.
The camp aims to develop the professional competencies of financial and banking sector employees, enabling them to keep pace with global developments in cybersecurity and emerging technologies, thereby establishing a comprehensive framework for cyber risk management according to the highest international standards, supporting financial stability, and safeguarding the security of the kingdom’s digital financial environment.
The second edition of the camp builds on the success of the first edition in 2024, which contributed to the development of technical competencies and improved cyber readiness of financial institutions. A total of 144 employees were trained to obtain 11 internationally recognized certifications in specialized areas of cybersecurity, under the supervision of a select group of international trainers and experts.
During 2025, the Central Bank of Jordan continued its institutional efforts to consolidate national capabilities in cybersecurity through a set of advanced training programs tailored to sector requirements and priorities. These included progressive technical tracks, specialized programs in risk management and compliance, penetration testing and vulnerability assessment, alongside a leadership program for chief information security officers focusing on strategic cybersecurity leadership and governance frameworks.
The camp provided participants the opportunity to earn internationally accredited certifications from leading global cybersecurity training entities, ensuring the application of best practices and international standards. In the second edition, 311 employees from the financial and banking sector received specialized training to obtain 19 technical and professional certifications.
Khaldon Al-Wshah, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan, emphasized that the training camp is a strategic national initiative aimed at enhancing cyber readiness and building qualified national cadres capable of protecting the digital space and strengthening financial system stability against growing cyber threats. He stressed that investing in human capital and systematic, specialized training is a fundamental pillar in building a strong and sustainable cybersecurity framework for the financial and banking sector.
Ibrahim Al-Shafie, Executive Director of the Cybersecurity Incident Response Unit for the financial and banking sector, explained that the unit is specialized, through which the CBJ enhances the cybersecurity system across the sector. It is responsible for coordinating and managing responses to cybersecurity incidents affecting financial institutions, monitoring sector-wide digital risks and threats, developing related regulatory frameworks and policies, and promoting cooperation and information exchange among sector institutions at both local and international levels, contributing to the protection of critical financial infrastructure, ensuring business continuity, and supporting financial stability in the kingdom.
//Petra// AF
