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AMMAN — The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Jordan Electric Power Company (JEPCO) on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cybersecurity cooperation, strengthen cyber readiness, and protect critical digital infrastructure in the electricity sector.
NCSC Director Mohammad Smadi said the agreement is part of the centre’s efforts to strengthen partnerships with key institutions and establish an integrated national cybersecurity framework to safeguard digital systems and services, while enhancing capabilities to respond to growing cyber threats.
He added that cooperation with the JEPCO includes the exchange of expertise and knowledge, development of human capacities, and collaboration in risk assessment, cyber incident response, and the application of national cybersecurity standards and best practices, according to a NCSC statement.
JEPCO Director General Hassan Abdullah said that cybersecurity is a top priority for the company, given its commitment to protecting its digital systems and critical infrastructure and ensuring the continuity and reliability of services.
He added that the MoU reflects efforts to strengthen strategic cooperation between both sides and benefit from national expertise in developing cybersecurity systems and enhancing preparedness to address cyber threats, in line with international best practices and standards.
The memorandum outlines cooperation in several areas, including the exchange of information on cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, particularly the electricity sector, as well as the organisation and implementation of joint cyber exercises, the statement said.
It also covers security assessments of information technology networks, operational technology systems, and smart meter systems, in addition to the exchange of expertise, views and proposals on shared cybersecurity issues.
The agreement forms part of broader efforts by the National Cyber Security Centre to expand cooperation with public and private sector institutions and strengthen national cybersecurity in line with evolving technological developments.
