The Central Bank of Jordan has issued a sectoral roadmap for the financial and banking sectors to transition to quantum computing (QC) encryption, setting out a phased approach for managing quantum-related cyber and operational risks affecting current cryptographic systems. The roadmap calls for integrating QC risks into firms’ enterprise risk registers, strengthening governance, and building institutional capacity to support the transition. It also covers inventorying cryptographic assets, prioritising migration based on risk assessment, and applying change management to maintain business continuity, alongside piloting quantum-resistant solutions in virtual and non-operational environments before moving to full implementation within a defined timeframe. Coordination across financial institutions, suppliers and technical partners is positioned as central to delivery, with the approach framed as aligned to international best practices and relevant reference authority recommendations.
Central Bank of Jordan 2026-01-04
Central Bank of Jordan issues sector roadmap for transition to quantum computing resistant encryption
The Central Bank of Jordan has released a roadmap for transitioning the financial and banking sectors to quantum computing encryption, emphasizing phased management of quantum-related cyber and operational risks, integration into enterprise risk registers, and coordination with financial institutions. The plan includes inventorying cryptographic assets, prioritizing migration based on risk, and piloting quantum-resistant solutions before full implementation.