Dead sea: Jordan's Audit Bureau President Radhi Hamadeen on Thursday emphasized the need for improving digital trust and modernizing oversight tools to keep pace with the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. His remarks were made during a panel discussion titled "Building Trust in an Interconnected World: Role of Government, Industry, and Critical Infrastructure" at the 1st ISACA MENA Conference 2026.
According to Jordan News Agency, Hamadeen highlighted that oversight bodies must now employ more efficient methodologies for auditing information systems, data governance, and managing digital risks. He stressed that modern oversight extends beyond traditional financial evaluations to include the readiness of digital systems, the effectiveness of technical controls, and the ability of institutions to manage cyber risks and emerging threats. Building trust in the digital landscape, he noted, requires collaborative efforts among government entities, the private sector, and specialized professional bodies, especially in sectors involving critical infrastructure.
Hamadeen further stated that such integration is crucial for enhancing institutional resilience, safeguarding vital systems and services, and ensuring the secure and effective continuity of digital transformation. He pointed out that the Audit Bureau is committed to advancing its institutional and technical capabilities in areas such as information systems auditing, cybersecurity, and digital risk management. This commitment, he affirmed, strengthens the Bureau's role in protecting public funds, enhancing oversight of corporate performance, and upholding principles of transparency, accountability, and good governance in the public sector.
The two-day conference in the Dead Sea region gathered a select group of experts and specialists from Jordan and the region to discuss the future of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, technology governance, and building digital trust. The event included specialized discussions addressing key challenges and opportunities related to the accelerated use of AI technologies, countering AI-driven cyber threats, deception-based cybersecurity strategies, the future of automated security operations, and issues of digital governance and institutional resilience.