DarkMatter, the international cyber security firm headquartered in the UAE, has inaugurated its research and development program with the signing of a series of agreements with notable top tier institutions around the world, and the engagement of PhD-level researchers who have been given ample opportunities to innovate within the organisation.
The research areas DarkMatter is tackling are cutting-edge, technically challenging and set to revolutionize the future of cyber security. Areas of research and development extend to emerging topics such as post-quantum cryptography, blockchain, and artificial intelligence applications, to cyber security, side channel analysis, next generation communication systems and others. Ultimately, the firm is looking to drive innovation in these and other areas, raising new, relevant topics for concerned communities.
“Research is a core element of an innovative company, so we take this area of our business very seriously. Combining the top-tier talent we have within the organisation with globally-recognized institutions and researchers places us in a strong position to predict market developments and scale new offerings much more quickly. We are also proud to be conducting these far-reaching activities from our base in the UAE, expanding the intellectual capital of the country,” says Faisal Al Bannai, Founder and Chief Executive Officer.
At a national level, DarkMatter’s research and innovation activities are aimed at contributing to and enhancing selected university programmes and curricula related to cyber security. The firm is also keen to play a central role in training the UAE’s cyber security professionals of the future.
An added benefit expected from DarkMatter’s research activities is the attraction of the best cyber security students, PhDs, and professionals to the firm, reinforcing the company’s position as one of the best places globally for cyber security experts to work.
