Amman, May 10 (Petra) – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj.
Gen. Yousef Ahmed Huneiti on Sunday visited the Cyber Security and
Information Technology Directorate.
Huneiti, accompanied by several senior officers, was briefed on the
directorate’s operations, tasks, and future plans aimed at
strengthening the army’s cyber security system and enhancing
technological capabilities.
This effort aligns with the rapid advancements in cyber security and
information technology and the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF)-Arab Army’s
digital transformation strategy.
Talking during his visit, Huneiti also urged “continuous”
modernization and training to enhance efficiency of operations and
protect systems and networks.
He stressed the need to develop specialized and competent personnel
to “effectively and professionally” address various cyber challenges
and threats by integrating modern technologies and systems, and
improving coordination and integration among the JAF’s different
formations and units.
Huneiti called for building an “effective and advanced” cybersecurity
system for the armed forces to protect military systems and
information.
He noted this process will ensure “operational continuity, provide a
secure and reliable military cyberspace, and contribute to achieving
the highest levels of efficiency, preparedness, and effectiveness in
confronting various cyber threats.”
Concluding his visit, Huneiti toured the directorate’s various
departments and checked on the current development and modernization
plans implemented to suit its operational needs.
Huneiti commended the directorate’s personnel for their “outstanding”
level of professionalism and efficiency in carrying out their duties
and tasks.
//Petra// AG