National Cyber Security Center (NCSCJO)

What National Cyber Security Center (NCSCJO) does

The National Cyber Security Center (NCSCJO) is the Jordanian government agency responsible for national cybersecurity governance, established in 2017 under the Cybersecurity Law of 2019 and operated under the oversight of the National Cybersecurity Council chaired by Eihab Hinawi. It is led by President Mohammed Al-Smadi and operates two physical facilities in Amman (7th Circle headquarters and Al-Jandweel operations). NCSCJO serves Jordanian government ministries, public institutions, critical infrastructure operators (energy, water, electricity, telecom, finance), academic institutions, private-sector organizations, and citizens. Its technology platform is organized into four directorates: Cyber Operations (24/7 SOC with SIEM-based event correlation, incident response, digital forensics, malware analysis, vulnerability scanning), Cyber Intelligence (Sharek threat information sharing platform, Bug Bounty Jo penetration testing platform, digital footprint monitoring, malicious content takedown), National Cyber Capacity Building (Nashama Al-Cyber bootcamp with 11+ cohorts, CTF competitions, SafeOnline awareness platform, school and university programs), and Cybersecurity Governance (licensing of cybersecurity service providers under System No. 76 of 2024). Operational scale in 2024 included detection of 6,758 cyber incidents (175% YoY increase) with a 97% detection rate, issuance of 6,922 cyber warnings, and discovery of 7,846 vulnerabilities. Revenue is generated through three streams: annual government budget allocations as the primary funding mechanism, licensing fees from private cybersecurity service providers, and revenue from training and capacity-building programs (bootcamps, CTF events, awareness workshops). Distribution is direct to government institutions, with regulatory licensing of private providers, an incident reporting portal, and dedicated SOC, IR, DF, and Bug Bounty contact channels. The center is a member of FIRST, OIC-CERT, and ITU, and participates in EU Cyber South, with bilateral MOUs including Jordan-UK and Jordan-Tunisia.

Name

National Cyber Security Center (NCSCJO)

Legal name

المركز الوطني للأمن السيبراني (National Cyber Security Center)

Website

https://ncsc.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The National Cyber Security Center (NCSCJO) is Jordan's government-mandated national cybersecurity authority, operating a 24/7 SOC, incident response, digital forensics, threat intelligence sharing, bug bounty platform, and cybersecurity training programs for government ministries, critical infrastructure operators, academia, and citizens across Jordan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

National Security (928110), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Services-Business Services, Nec (7389)

akta.pro primary industry

Cyber Defense & Information Security (National Security) (BPAIAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Operations Outsourcing (SOC / SecOps) (BPAEAMAG), Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB), Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) & NERC-CIP Compliance (HDADAJAC)

Keywords

• National cybersecurity services
• Incident response operations
• Threat intelligence platform
• Cyber skills training
• Bug bounty coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: As a government institution, NCSCJO operates primarily through annual government budget allocations. The center publishes its budget documents publicly and is overseen by the Cabinet of Ministers.
2. Cybersecurity Licensing Fees: The center issues licenses to cybersecurity service providers under the Cybersecurity Service Providers Licensing System No. 76 of 2024, generating regulatory fees from private sector entities.
3. Training and Capacity Building Programs: Revenue generated from cybersecurity training programs, bootcamps (Nashima Al-Cyber), CTF competitions, and awareness workshops delivered to government and private sector organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NCSCJO is Jordan's national cybersecurity authority, delivering 24/7 cyber defense operations through its Security Operations Center (SOC), national incident response via JOCERT, digital forensics and malware analysis, threat intelligence, vulnerability coordination through the Bug Bounty Jo platform, and nationwide cyber-awareness and training programs (Sharek, Nashama Cyber Camp) for government, critical infrastructure, and citizens.

Product overview

The National Cyber Security Center (NCSCJO) is a Jordanian government institution that operates a multi-service cybersecurity platform organized around four main directorates: Cyber Operations Management, Cyber Intelligence, National Cyber Capacity Building, and Cybersecurity Governance. The core offerings include JOCERT (the national incident response team established in 2017) providing 24/7 government monitoring through the SOC, digital forensics, and malware analysis; the Cyber Intelligence directorate offering the Bug Bounty Jo platform, the Sharek threat information sharing platform, penetration testing, digital footprint monitoring, and take-down services; the Capacity Building directorate delivering the Nashama Cyber bootcamp training program, CTF competitions, awareness workshops, and the SafeOnline public awareness platform; and Cybersecurity Governance covering licensing of cybersecurity service providers. The center also manages the Aqaba-CERT as a regional extension for the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JOCERT: The National Computer Emergency Response Team responsible for responding to cybersecurity incidents and building/developing an effective electronic operations system.
• Bug Bounty Jo
• SafeOnline
• Nashama Cyber

Products and services

• Security Operations Center (SOC) 24/7 national cyber defense operations providing continuous monitoring, detection, and response to cyber threats against Jordanian government and critical-infrastructure networks.
• JOCERT (Jordan Computer Emergency Response Team) National incident-response coordination service that receives, analyzes, and coordinates responses to cybersecurity incidents across Jordan's public and private sectors.
• Digital Forensics and Malware Analysis Lab Laboratory service for digital-forensic investigations and malware reverse-engineering to support national incident response, law-enforcement requests, and threat research.
• National Threat Intelligence Service Aggregated, curated threat-intelligence feed and advisories distributed to government entities, critical-infrastructure operators, and partners to inform defensive action.
• Bug Bounty Jo National bug-bounty and vulnerability-disclosure platform that connects vetted ethical hackers and security researchers with Jordanian organizations seeking crowdsourced security testing.
• Sharek National Awareness Platform National cyber-awareness and reporting platform aimed at Jordanian citizens, providing cyber-hygiene guidance and a trusted channel for reporting cyber incidents.
• Nashama Cyber Camp National cyber-skills training and talent-development program delivered in partnership with universities and the private sector to build Jordan's cybersecurity workforce.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of 6,758 cyber incidents in 2024 were detected by the center's monitoring teams
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jordanian Electric Power Company (JEPCO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026MOU to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation in the electricity sector, including risk assessment, incident response, and application of national cybersecurity standards.
• Al-Zaytouna UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026MOU signed for cooperation in cybersecurity education, research, and professional development. Includes joint training programs, knowledge exchange, and academic curriculum support to develop cybersecurity workforce in Jordan.
• Aqaba Company for Digital Cities (Naitl)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 April 2026Partnership with Naitl (a subsidiary of Aqaba Digital City) to establish and operate the Aqaba-CERT team for cybersecurity response in the Aqaba region.
• Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission (AQAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026MOU to enhance cooperation in cybersecurity and IT education. Focuses on developing academic programs, training faculty, and aligning educational outputs with national cybersecurity workforce needs.
• Middle East UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026MOU for cooperation in cybersecurity training, academic development, and joint initiatives to build national cybersecurity capacity.
• Audit Bureau (Jordan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MOU to strengthen digital security auditing, compliance monitoring, and implementation of the National Cybersecurity Framework across government institutions.
• Jordan Securities CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MOU for cybersecurity cooperation in the securities and capital markets sector, supporting regulatory compliance and market integrity.
• Ministry of Education (Jordan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MOU for cybersecurity cooperation in K-12 education, including curriculum development, student awareness, and digital safety programs.
• Public Prosecutor's Office (Jordan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MOU for cooperation in cybersecurity legal matters, supporting prosecution of cybercrimes and legal framework development.
• Actobian CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Cooperation and partnership agreement with Actobian Company for cybersecurity collaboration.
• Ajloun National UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MOU signed in December 2025 for cooperation in cybersecurity education, training, and research.
• Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for establishing Aqaba-CERT to provide integrated cybersecurity protection for all sectors in the Aqaba region including industry, commerce, supply chain, transport, technology, energy, water, and electricity.
• Amman Stock ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024MOU for cybersecurity cooperation in financial markets to protect trading systems and investor data.
• Jordan-UK Cybersecurity MOUcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Memorandum of understanding between Jordan and the UK in the field of cybersecurity, signed under the Jordan Second Cybersecurity Summit.
• Cyber South (EU-CoE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Jordan participates in the Cyber South initiative jointly run by the Council of Europe and European Union, supporting capacity building in cybercrime and cybersecurity.
• International Telecommunication Union (ITU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Jordan is a member of the ITU, and the NCSC coordinates with ITU for capacity building, CIRT establishment support, and international cybersecurity standards.
• FIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017NCSC's JOCERT team is a member of FIRST, the global forum for incident response teams, enabling international collaboration and best practice sharing.
• OIC-CERT (Organization of Islamic Cooperation - Computer Emergency Response Team)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017NCSC is a member of OIC-CERT, the Islamic world's cybersecurity cooperation platform, facilitating regional collaboration among member states.
• Jordan-Tunisia Security Cooperation AgreementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Bilateral security cooperation agreement between Jordan and Tunisia in the field of cybersecurity, signed in 2015.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity): ENISA is the supranational EU agency coordinating cybersecurity across member states via CSIRTs, capacity building, and frameworks. It serves as a higher-level analogue and reference model for NCSCJO's national coordination role and its engagement with EU Cyber South.
• CrowdStrike (Intelligence / Falcon Complete): CrowdStrike is a global incumbent offering commercial SOC, incident response, threat intelligence, and digital forensics. While private-sector and not a national CERT, it competes for the same managed-detection and IR budgets that NCSCJO is positioning around through licensing and partnerships.

Direct peers

• Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD): Israel's national cyber directorate is the lead authority for national cyber defense, CERT operations, sector regulation, capacity building, and international cooperation — a peer in mission scope with NCSCJO despite different operational scale.
• BSI (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, Germany): Germany's federal cybersecurity agency operates the national CERT-Bund, issues security guidelines, regulates critical infrastructure protection, and provides threat intel and awareness — the German structural analogue of NCSCJO's mandate.
• UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK): The UK NCSC is the closest functional peer: a national authority delivering 24/7 incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability disclosure, sector-specific guidance, and cybersecurity capacity building for government, critical infrastructure, and citizens — directly mirroring NCSCJO's mandate and service architecture.
• National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA, Saudi Arabia): Saudi Arabia's NCA is the regional peer operating national cybersecurity governance, licensing of cybersecurity service providers, critical infrastructure controls, and national SOC capabilities — closely aligned with NCSCJO's mandate under Cyber Security Law and System 76/2024.
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA, US): CISA operates as the US federal lead for critical infrastructure cybersecurity, running a national SOC equivalent, coordinating incident response, publishing advisories, and running capacity-building programs — the same role NCSCJO plays at national level in Jordan.
• ANSSI (Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information, France): France's national cyber authority provides 24/7 incident response, CERT services, threat intelligence, vulnerability disclosure, and licensing/qualification of cybersecurity service providers under a national framework — a structurally comparable peer to NCSCJO.

Regional players

• National Computer Emergency Response Team of Tunisia (TunCERT / ANSI): Tunisia's national CERT, hosted at ANSI, is the regional peer that NCSCJO has a bilateral cooperation agreement with (2015). Comparable scope: incident response, awareness, and national CSIRT coordination within a single Arab-market jurisdiction.
• UAE Cybersecurity Council: The UAE Cybersecurity Council coordinates national cyber policy, critical infrastructure protection, and incident response across UAE entities — comparable regional peer reflecting the same MENA national-authority mandate that NCSCJO fulfills in Jordan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NCSCJO
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ncscjo3803
• Facebookfacebook.com/NCSCJO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ncsc-jo
• Instagraminstagram.com/ncscjordan/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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