ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The UAE Cyber Security Council has partnered with QuantumGate to launch the national Crypto Discovery Tool (CDT), an Abu Dhabi-built platform aimed at supporting the country’s transition to quantum-safe security, according to a statement issued by the organisations.
According to the statement, the tool provides cryptographic discovery, inventory management and continuous monitoring capabilities across critical national infrastructure. The platform has been customised to requirements set by the UAE National Cryptography Centre.
The statement said the launch marks a milestone in the UAE’s cybersecurity roadmap and positions the country among the first globally to operationalise a coordinated large-scale post-quantum migration strategy.
The organisations said CDT provides entities with a map of cryptographic assets across their systems and automates the discovery of embedded cryptography, enabling organisations to assess cryptographic risk and develop migration pathways toward quantum-resilient encryption.
Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government, said: “Our partnership with QuantumGate on the national Crypto Discovery Tool marks a critical step forward in strengthening the UAE’s national cybersecurity posture in the face of emerging quantum threats.
“As we advance our National Post-Quantum Migration Programme, having sovereign capability to discover, assess, and manage cryptographic assets across sectors is essential. By customising this tool to the requirements of the National Cryptography Centre, we are equipping the country with the visibility and strategic control needed for a secure and coordinated transition to post-quantum cryptography, reinforcing the UAE's position as a global leader in cybersecurity innovation,” he added.
Dr Najwa Aaraj, Chief Executive Officer of QuantumGate, said: “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.
“By working closely with the UAE Cyber Security Council, we are helping translate national ambition into operational readiness, ensuring the UAE’s most critical sectors are protected long before quantum threats become reality,” she added.
According to the statement, the tool is designed to support cryptographic discovery and inventory management at scale as part of the UAE National Post-Quantum Migration Programme. The organisations said CDT would support critical public and private sector entities in planning and executing migration to quantum-resilient encryption standards by identifying vulnerabilities and enabling end-to-end visibility across digital infrastructure.
The statement said CDT also introduces continuous monitoring capabilities that allow organisations to maintain real-time visibility of cryptographic assets, remain audit-ready and ensure ongoing compliance.
According to the organisations, the tool’s compliance engine is modular and can be updated as the UAE Cyber Security Council issues new post-quantum cryptography directives.
The statement added that CDT would feed into the UAE’s National Cybersecurity Index platform by consolidating cryptographic reports and posture data across entities, enabling the creation of a UAE National PQC Index to support readiness tracking and decision-making.
The deployment of CDT marks the next phase of collaboration between the UAE Cyber Security Council and QuantumGate, the statement said.