Jordan, UK sign MoU to boost cybersecurity cooperation

Jordan, UK sign MoU to boost cybersecurity cooperation
Jordan's National Center for Cyber Security Director and British Ambassador to Jordan signed the MoU. (Petra)
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Updated 14 December 2022
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Jordan, UK sign MoU to boost cybersecurity cooperation

Jordan, UK sign MoU to boost cybersecurity cooperation
  • Both countries aim to raise public awareness of cybercrime threats

AMMAN: Jordan and the UK signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cybersecurity collaboration between both countries, the Jordan News Agency reported.

The MoU was signed by Jordanian National Center for Cyber Security Director Bassam Maharmeh and British Ambassador to Jordan Bridget Brind.

The NCSC stated that the agreement reflects the countries’ efforts to safeguard the economic, social and security benefits of using transparent and safe cyberspace. 

“The memorandum is in line with the national strategy for cybersecurity and serves the NCSC’s efforts to achieve a safe and reliable Jordanian cyberspace that enables growth and prosperity,” it added. 

Both countries aim to also raise public awareness of the threat of cybercrime.