AMMAN — The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) has been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security management, following a successful audit conducted by IQC International.

 

This achievement adds to a series of institutional milestones that reflect the fund’s continued commitment to applying the highest standards of quality, governance, and operational excellence, according to an SSIF statement.

 

SSIF CEO Izzaldeen Kanakrieh said that attaining this international certification demonstrates the fund’s dedication to implementing the best global practices in information security and cybersecurity, which constitute “fundamental” pillars of institutional sustainability and credibility.

 

He added that this accomplishment forms part of the fund’s comprehensive digital transformation programme, aimed at modernising technological infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency, and boosting governance in line with the national agenda for modernisation and development.

 

Kanakrieh noted that meeting the certification requirements aligns with Jordan’s National Cybersecurity Framework and the guidelines of the National Cybersecurity Centre, stressing that these foundations are essential to building a secure and resilient digital environment capable of keeping pace with rapid technological advancement and protecting critical information assets.

 

For her part, the representative of IQC International highlighted that the audit results highlighted SSIF’s clear institutional commitment to meeting international information security and cybersecurity standards, noting that the fund is among the first public-sector institutions in Jordan to achieve this certification.

 

The certification reflects the objectives of Jordan’s Public Sector Modernisation Roadmap, which seeks to empower national institutions to embrace digital transformation, boost institutional readiness, and build a secure and efficient digital ecosystem that advances institutional efficiency and governance.