The UAE has launched a national Crypto Discovery Tool to help organisations identify and replace encryption systems vulnerable to quantum computing. Developed through a partnership between the UAE Cyber Security Council and Abu Dhabi-based firm QuantumGate, the platform is part of the country’s National Post-Quantum Migration Programme.
Mapping Cryptographic Assets
The tool is customised to requirements set by the UAE National Cryptography Centre. It gives organisations visibility into cryptographic assets across complex IT environments, automatically identifying embedded cryptography and cataloguing dependencies. This addresses a major challenge for enterprises: thousands of applications often rely on algorithms without a complete inventory.
Our partnership with QuantumGate on the national Crypto Discovery Tool marks a critical step forward in strengthening the UAE’s national cyber security posture in the face of emerging quantum threats.
— Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, head of cyber security for the UAE government
Continuous Monitoring
Beyond discovery, the platform offers continuous monitoring to track cryptographic assets over time. This supports compliance requirements and helps organisations adapt to future regulatory directives from the Cyber Security Council. The goal is to ensure critical infrastructure operators and government entities can transition securely to quantum-resistant standards.
Organisations cannot defend against risks they cannot account for. With the Crypto Discovery Tool, we have built a solution that brings that risk into full visibility, enabling organisations to act decisively and migrate with confidence.
— Najwa Aaraj, chief executive officer of QuantumGate
National Integration
Data from the tool will feed into the UAE’s National Cybersecurity Index platform. Officials say this will create a national Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Index, giving the Cyber Security Council a centralised view of the country’s readiness. This move positions the UAE alongside nations actively coordinating post-quantum implementation rather than remaining in the assessment phase.
Broader Cyber Strategy
The launch follows other initiatives to bolster sovereign cyber capabilities. Earlier this year, the UAE Cyber Security Council and Dell Technologies opened a Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi. These efforts focus on AI-driven security operations and local innovation to counter increasingly sophisticated threats.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Crypto Discovery Tool UAE
The Crypto Discovery Tool is a platform developed by the UAE Cyber Security Council and QuantumGate to map cryptographic assets vulnerable to quantum computing.
How does the Crypto Discovery Tool work
The tool gives organisations visibility into cryptographic assets across complex IT environments, automatically identifying embedded cryptography and cataloguing dependencies.
What is the National Post-Quantum Migration Programme UAE
The National Post-Quantum Migration Programme is a national initiative that aims to ensure critical infrastructure operators and government entities can transition securely to quantum-resistant standards.
Who developed the Crypto Discovery Tool
The UAE Cyber Security Council and Abu Dhabi-based firm QuantumGate developed the platform.
What is the UAE National Cryptography Centre role
The UAE National Cryptography Centre set the requirements for the Crypto Discovery Tool, which is customised to these requirements.
