GEC NEWS WIREDarkMatter has extended the depth of its research function with the addition of several globally respected cryptographers to its ranks. The firm is concurrently working in partnership with world-leading research institutions on developing the highest level cryptographic algorithms in an area known as post-quantum cryptography.The complete team comprises all PhD holders in revolutionary research such as quantum mechanics and D-wave computing, and who have set global security standards for organisations as diverse as Motorola, IBM, T. J Watson, CertiCom, BlackBerry and the National Security Agency.
Commenting on DarkMatter’s work in the area of post-quantum cryptography, Faisal Al Bannai, Founder and Chief Executive Officer said, “Secure encryption is a key focus area and we have assembled a best-in-class team of renowned cryptographers to work on developing the highest integrity in this area. It is also important for us to conduct this important research from our base in the UAE, echoing the innovative culture of the country.”
Dr. Najwa Aaraj, Senior Vice President of Special Projects at DarkMatter said, “Recent ground breaking research efforts on electrons quantum behaviours, photons absorption based on shape and wavelength variability, and light-matter interactions patterns are strong indicators that quantum computers are a likely reality within the next five years. Hence, it is important to transition to post-quantum crypto as soon as possible, re-implement existing public key infrastructure and strengthen symmetric algorithms used. This will enable us to preserve the confidentiality of keys exchanged that are used for symmetric encryption, the security and authenticity of digital signatures, and the security of encryption.”
